A morphofunctional analysis of the regurgitant mitral valve as a guide to repair: Another point of view. Issue 12 (18th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Calafiore, Antonio M.; Prapas, Sotirios; Totaro, Antonio; Guarracini, Stefano; Katsavrias, Kostas; Di Mauro, Michele
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiac surgery. Volume 37:Issue 12(2022)
• Page Start: 4064
• Page End: 4071
• Publication Date: 2022-09-18
• Subjects: mitral valve repair -- morphofunctional analysis -- prolapse of the mitral valve -- secondary mitral regurgitation; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.412005
• DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16924
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-0440

Abstract

Abstract: Based on Carpentier's classification and principles, the techniques for mitral valve repair continue to evolve. We herein report our experience with the morphofunctional echocardiographic analysis of single mitral leaflets, as different anatomic features, even if conflicting, may coexist not only in the two leaflets but in the same leaflet as well. A classification is proposed, based on the length (normal, short, or long) and mobility (normal, restricted, or excessive) of mitral leaflets. The surgical techniques adopted for mitral valve repair are the direct consequence of this analysis.