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World J Cardiol. Oct 26, 2023; 15(10): 479-486
Published online Oct 26, 2023. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v15.i10.479
Published online Oct 26, 2023. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v15.i10.479
Related mechanisms and research progress in straight back syndrome
Mo-Wei Kong, Zhen-Ying Pei, Xiong Zhang, Qiu-Juan Du, Qiang Tang, Jun Li, Guo-Xiang He, Department of Cardiology, Guiqian International General Hospital, Guiyang 550018, Guizhou Province, China
Author contributions: He GX and Li J provided crucial suggestions and guidance for the writing; Kong MW wrote the manuscript; Pei ZY, Zhang X, Du QJ, and Tang Q reviewed and revised the manuscript; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
Corresponding author: Mo-Wei Kong, MD, Doctor, Department of Cardiology, Guiqian International General Hospital, No. 1 Dongfeng Avenue, Wudang, Guiyang 550018, Guizhou Province, China. 1600181272@qq.com
Received: July 15, 2023
Peer-review started: July 15, 2023
First decision: August 31, 2023
Revised: September 9, 2023
Accepted: September 28, 2023
Article in press: September 28, 2023
Published online: October 26, 2023
Processing time: 101 Days and 1.1 Hours
Peer-review started: July 15, 2023
First decision: August 31, 2023
Revised: September 9, 2023
Accepted: September 28, 2023
Article in press: September 28, 2023
Published online: October 26, 2023
Processing time: 101 Days and 1.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Straight back syndrome (SBS), a benign skeletal abnormality of the thorax, is typically accompanied by mitral valve prolapse. Despite its prevalence, there is limited research on this condition, making effective diagnosis and treatment challenging. Recent studies have revealed controversy on SBS and its related mechanisms. This review focused on the mechanisms and current research progress of SBS associated with mitral valve prolapse.