| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876894 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Real-time 3D echocardiography and novel imaging software provide a powerful tool for analyzing mitral leaflet coaptation. When compared with flat annuloplasty, saddle-shaped annuloplasty improves LCA after mitral valve repair for severe mitral regurgitation secondary to flail posterior leaflet segment. Use of saddle-shaped annuloplasty devices may increase repair durability.
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Authors
Mathieu MD, Benjamin M. MD, Albert T. MD, Stuart J. MD, PhD, Sarah J. PhD, Mathew J. MD, Y. Joseph MD, Joseph E. MD, Michael A. MD, Robert C. MD, Joseph H. MD,