title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: Gorman Cardiovascular Research Group, University of Pennsylvania, Smilow Center for Translational Research, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Bldg 421, 11th Flr, Rm 113, Philadelphia, PA 19104-5156. Electronic address: gormanj@uphs.upenn.edu.
authors.forename: Joseph H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Gorman
authors.affiliation: Gorman Cardiovascular Research Group, University of Pennsylvania, Smilow Center for Translational Research, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Bldg 421, 11th Flr, Rm 113, Philadelphia, PA 19104-5156.
authors.forename: Robert C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Gorman
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D058386:Mitral Valve Annuloplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*