title: Invited Commentary.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Structural Heart Research & Innovation Laboratory, Emory University School of Medicine, 380-B Northyards Blvd, Atlanta, GA30313. Electronic address: spadala@emory.edu.
authors.forename: Muralidhar
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Padala
mesh_terms: D019560:Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D058386:Mitral Valve Annuloplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery*; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000601:surgery*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*