Choosing the "Best" surgical techniques for mitral valve repair: Lessons from the literature. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Mitral valve (MV) repair is the procedure of choice to correct mitral regurgitation caused by degenerative MV disease, due to its well-documented superiority over MV replacement. Repair of the MV is feasible in more than 95% of such patients and restores valve function and preserve ventricular function. Surgeons choose from a wide variety of mitral repair techniques, with the ultimate procedure based upon the pathology and the particular surgeon's personal preference. As a result, there is considerable controversy concerning choice of repair techniques and prostheses (ie, annuloplasty device). This targeted review of available data concerning repair of the degenerative valve will inform surgeon decision-making in MV repair.

publication date

  • June 18, 2019

Research

keywords

  • Mitral Valve Annuloplasty
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85070723089

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1111/jocs.14089

PubMed ID

  • 31212390

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 34

issue

  • 8