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Optimized Protocol for the Extraction of Proteins from the Human Mitral Valve
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2017
The protein composition of the human mitral valve is still partially unknown, because its analysis is complicated by low cellularity and therefore by low protein biosynthesis. This work provides a protocol to efficiently extract protein for the analysis of the mitral valve proteome.
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Mitral Stenosis I: Introduction
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2025
Mitral Valve Stenosis (MVS) is a heart condition where the mitral valve narrows, impeding blood circulation from the left atrium to the left ventricle. The etiology and pathophysiology of this condition are multifaceted, leading to a cascade of cardiovascular complications.Causes of Mitral Valve StenosisRheumatic Heart Disease: It is the main cause of mitral valve stenosis, particularly in developing nations. This condition arises from rheumatic fever, an inflammatory illness resulting from...
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Mitral Regurgitation I: Introduction
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2025
Mitral regurgitation is characterized by the backward circulation of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium during systole, a phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart contracts and pumps blood out of the chambers. This abnormal flow occurs primarily due to the dysfunction of the mitral valve or its supporting structures, which include the mitral leaflets, chordae tendineae, annulus, and papillary muscles.Etiology and Mechanisms:Primary Mitral Regurgitation: This type arises from...
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Mitral Valve Prolapse I: Introduction
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2025
IntroductionThe mitral valve, one of the heart's four valves, regulates blood flow. These valves have flaps that open and close to direct blood properly through the heart and body. During each heartbeat, the flaps open for blood to pass through and seal shut to prevent backflow. Specifically, the mitral valve opens to allow blood flow from the heart's upper left chamber to the lower left chamber. It then closes securely as the lower left chamber contracts to pump blood to the body, preventing...
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High-frequency High-resolution Echocardiography: First Evidence on Non-invasive Repeated Measure of Myocardial Strain, Contractility, and Mitral Regurgitation in the Ischemia-reperfused Murine Heart
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2010
High frequency Doppler ultrasound is a novel technology for assessing regional myocardial function. This work presents first evidence demonstrating applicability of this versatile imaging platform for the repeated measure of myocardial strain, dp/dt, and mitral regurgitation in the ischemia-reperfused (IR) murine heart.
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Focused listening in the mitral area helps connect an audible heart sound or murmur with the mitral valve and the left ventricle. This is clinically useful because the examination may reveal findings associated with mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, or altered left ventricular function. The result is a targeted assessment that can direct the next stage of cardiac evaluation.
A finding heard at one site gains meaning when it is compared with findings from other valve areas. Examining the chest more broadly supports interpretation of the heart’s overall auscultatory pattern rather than relying on a single listening point. This comparison helps place a mitral-area finding in context and can indicate whether additional cardiac evaluation is warranted.
Auscultation evaluates heart sounds and murmurs, whereas palpation assesses the apical impulse. Using both methods combines sound-based and physical examination findings at the cardiac apex. This complementary information is particularly relevant when considering possible changes in left ventricular function, making the assessment more informative than either technique used alone.
Assessment uses a stethoscope over the mitral area to evaluate heart sounds and murmurs, together with palpation of the apical impulse. The examiner also listens over other valve areas so the result is not interpreted in isolation. Combining these components supports clinical diagnosis and helps identify whether further cardiac evaluation is appropriate.
Further evaluation may be considered when mitral-area auscultation reveals findings associated with mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, or altered left ventricular function. The examination does not stand alone; clinicians interpret these findings with the apical impulse and observations from other valve areas. In this way, the mitral area functions as an important clinical indicator rather than a complete diagnosis.
Because the mitral area is located at the cardiac apex, its examination is paired with assessment of the apical impulse. Heart sounds and murmurs provide acoustic information, while the impulse contributes physical findings relevant to the left ventricle. Considering both can help clinicians recognize changes in left ventricular function and decide whether further evaluation is needed.