Implications of the Mitral Leaflet Coaptation Pattern on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Bileaflet Tethering With Preserved LV Geometry and Function

“…Indeed, recent evidence shows that many cases of traditionally defined atrial FMR show a significant degree of leaflet tethering, even with normal LV geometry. 3 The analysis of mitral leaflet coaptation pattern with leaflet tethering or flattening may provide more clues about MR mechanism and its clinical impact than traditional chamber-based classification and has been shown to improve the prognostic stratification of patients with FMR. 4 …”