Figure 118

Transesophageal echocardiographic four-chamber view of the heart.
The posterior leaflet of the mitral valve overrides the anterior leaflet due to ruptured chordae tendinea (arrow).
LA= left atrium, RA= right atrium, LV= left ventricle, RV= right ventricle.

Appelbe, A., MBBS, Martin, R.P., MD, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Hurst's The Heart, 8th edition, p 2261. (modified)

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