S. mitrale

English translation: mitral valve orifice area/surface area

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French term or phrase:S. mitrale
English translation:mitral valve orifice area/surface area
Entered by: Anne Schulz

14:29 Apr 8, 2020
French to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Cardiology / LVEF
French term or phrase: S. mitrale
I am translating multiple medical reports of a patient, this part deals with ultrasound evaluation of left ventricular ejection fraction. In the following - S. mitrale (Intg. t-V); 2.9 cm2, I am not sure what the S stands for - S wave?
Sue Davis
France
Local time: 18:07
mitral valve orifice area
Explanation:
Assuming that (Intg. t-V) is the velocity-time integral, I don't see what else S could be – although I have no good idea how to derive "orifice area" from "S".

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Anne Schulz
Germany
Local time: 18:07
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Thanks so much for your help Anne!
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mitral valve orifice area


Explanation:
Assuming that (Intg. t-V) is the velocity-time integral, I don't see what else S could be – although I have no good idea how to derive "orifice area" from "S".



Anne Schulz
Germany
Local time: 18:07
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Thanks so much for your help Anne!
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