Anterior mitral valve prolapse

Images by Genevieve Carbonatto Off axis PLAX  left ventricle, (LV) in a “Cavus Excavatum” chest with a prolapse of the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve, (MVP). Off axis PLAX in a “Cavus Excavatum” chest with colour across the mitral valve, (MVP).  Note that the colour jet is directed posteriorly with an anterior leaflet MVP. Apical Read more about Anterior mitral valve prolapse[…]

Posterior Mitral valve prolapse

Images by Genevieve Carbonatto Apical 4-chamber view showing the posterior mitral valve leaflet prolapse that was and should be diagnosed on the parasternal long axis view. Parasternal long axis view of the LV displaying the prolapse of the posterior mitral leaflet during systole. Apical 4-chamber view showing the prolapsing PMVL protruding into the LA during systole.  Read more about Posterior Mitral valve prolapse[…]

Posterior Mitral Valve prolapse

Images by Genevieve Carbonatto Parasternal long axis view, (PLAX)  of the left ventricle showing bileaflet mitral valve prolapse, (MVP) but much more prominent in the posterior leaflet. The PLAX is the best window to use  to diagnose MVP. Parasternal long axis view, (PLAX)  of the left ventricle showing bileaflet mitral valve prolapse. The posterior MV prolapse Read more about Posterior Mitral Valve prolapse[…]