Updates in Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement. Issue 10 (6th June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nichols, Emma Hitt
• Other Names: Kapadia Samir R. presenter.; Feldman Ted presenter.; Kar Saibal presenter.; Cleman Michael W. presenter.; Buchbinder Maurice presenter.
• Is Part Of: MD conference express. Volume 15:Issue 10(2015)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 18
• Publication Date: 2015-06-06
• Subjects: mitral valve -- mitral regurgitation -- valve repair -- valve replacement -- transcatheter -- interventional techniques & devices -- cardiology & cardiovascular medicine clinical trials -- cardiology & cardiovascular medicine guidelines -- valvular disease; Medicine -- Congresses; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/1559897715591155
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1559-8977

Abstract

Mitral regurgitation, depending on severity and symptoms, may require treatment. Current options include the repair and replacement of the mitral valve. There is a trend of favoring transcatheter approaches, particularly in high-risk patients with comorbidities. In addition, emerging mitral valve prosthetics are in development and may provide additional options for these patients.