Abstract:
Measurement of mitral valve annular motion is important in the study of systolic and diastolic cardiac function, and provides a valuable parameter for the assessment of myocardial contractility. Cardiac MRI is well-known as a non-invasive method for the assessment of ventricular function. It provides an abundant source of detailed, quantitative data for the evaluation of the structure and function of the heart, valves and major vessels. Mitral valve annular measurements are still however generally performed by echocardiography.
