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mitral valve
Normally bicuspid valve gating flow between the left atrium & left ventricle. The valve opens during diastole & closes during systole. Mitral valve shows an early opening (E point), closing & re-opening with left atrial kick (A point).
Normal area: 4-6 cm2
Normal gradient: 0-2 mm Hg
Related
mitral regurgitation (MR)
mitral stenosis (MS)
Specific
cusp of mitral valve
General
heart valve