Percutaneous mitral annuloplasty.
Mitral annuloplasty is the most common surgical procedure performed for mitral valve regurgitation, whether performed alone or as part of a more complex repair. A less invasive percutaneous approach to mitral annuloplasty associated with lesser morbidity might offer advantages over a surgical procedure in some patients, even if less efficacious. We review current experimental percutaneous approaches to mitral annuloplasty.
Masson
Jean-Bernard
JB
St. Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Webb
John G
JG