Supra-Annular Mitral Implantation of Melody Valve: Minimizing Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction. Issue 2 (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stephens, Elizabeth H.; Tannous, Paul; Nugent, Alan W.; Hauck, Amanda L.; Forbess, Joseph M.
• Is Part Of: World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery. Volume 10:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 235
• Page End: 238
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: heart valve -- bioprosthesis -- mitral valve replacement -- melody valve; Pediatric cardiology -- Periodicals; Congenital heart disease in children -- Periodicals; Heart -- Abnormalities -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Heart Defects, Congenital -- surgery -- Periodicals; Cardiac Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Child -- Periodicals; Adult -- Periodicals; 618.9212
• DOI: 10.1177/2150135118815877
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2150-1351

Abstract

Utilization of the Melody valve for mitral valve replacement has been previously reported; however, left ventricular outflow tract obstruction is a frequent concern. In this report, a technique for supra-annular placement of the Melody valve in the mitral position is described which will minimize the risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.