Congenital polyvalvular disease: A review

Citation
U. Bartram et al., Congenital polyvalvular disease: A review, PEDIAT CARD, 22(2), 2001, pp. 93-101
Citations number
71
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01720643 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
93 - 101
Database
ISI
SICI code
0172-0643(200103/04)22:2<93:CPDAR>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
This review outlines the morphologic and pathogenetic characteristics of co ngenital polyvalvular disease. Two cases are used for exemplification. The macroscopic and histologic features of the valves as well as associated car diac lesions and clinical syndromes are described, followed by a discussion of morphogenesis of this disease.