Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a commonly occurring heart condition defined by
enlargement and superior displacement of the mitral valve leaflet (s) during systole …

Abstract Purpose of Review Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital
cardiac abnormality. It has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations including aortic …

Introduction: Mitral valve prolapse and aortic root dilatation are reported in association with
hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS), but the full phenotypic spectrum of …

Aortopathy encompasses a spectrum of conditions predisposing to dilation, aneurysm,
dissection, or rupture of the aorta and other blood vessels. Aortopathy is diagnosed …

Cardiovascular system involvements have been frequently reported in hypermobile Ehlers‐
Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) and aortic root dilatation are …

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) represents the most frequent cause of primary mitral
regurgitation. For several years, biological mechanisms underlying this condition attracted …

Advances in both imaging techniques and genetics have led to the recognition of a wide
variety of aortic anomalies that can be grouped under the term 'hereditary thoracic aortic …

Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this article is to review the current echocardiographic
considerations in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with inherited aortopathies …

Abstract Vascular Ehlers‐Danlos, Marfan and Loeys‐Dietz syndromes have increased risk
of aortic dilation and dissection. Previous early studies showed hypermobile Ehlers‐Danlos …

Background: Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is a connective tissue disorder
characterized by joint hypermobility and other systemic manifestations, such as …