Mitral valve disease is a common cause of heart failure and death. In this Review from members of the Leducq Transatlantic Network, Levine and colleagues extensively summarize the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the dynamic changes that occur during progression of mitral valve disease, and indicate how improved understanding of the pathophysiology might lead to the discovery of novel therapeutic options.
- Robert A. Levine
- Albert A. Hagége
- Magdi H. Yacoub
