title: The Cardioband: strategies for optimal patient selection and optimised results.
authors.affiliation: University Heart Center, University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Maisano
authors.forename: Maurizio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Taramasso
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Guidotti
authors.forename: Fabian
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nietlispach
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D019560:Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D059032:Learning Curve; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D058386:Mitral Valve Annuloplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome