Mitral regurgitation: overview of current surgical techniques and future developments.
Mitral regurgitation is a complex disease with many different etiologies, underlying dysfunctions and histologic alterations. Surgical correction of this condition dramatically improves the life expectancy and life quality of affected patients. The structure of the mitral valve lends itself to many surgical techniques. The purpose of this review is to offer readers an overview on this subject.
Mantovani
Vittorio
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University of Insubria, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Ospedale di Circolo-Fondazione Macchi, Viale Borri 57, 21100 Varese, Italy. vitmantovani@hotmail.com
Sala
Andrea
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D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011474:Prosthesis Design