Indications and contra-indications for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.

Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2013;2(6):857 www.annalscts.com Background The mitral valve controls the direction and flow of blood through the left chambers of the heart. If the valve becomes too hard (calcified) and too narrow (stenosis), flow will be reduced; if the valve becomes too loose, flow might travel backwards (regurgitation). Abnormal blood flow will force the heart to work harder, eventuall...

Indications for Mitral Valve Replacement?

Now that it is possible to treat mitral 'valve disease by valve replacement as well as by commissurotomy, and now that it is relatively simple to have either method readily available, it is most important to know which valves should be replaced and which can be safely treated by valvotomy. When the surgeon palpates the valve at operation he may feel stenosis, regurgitation, calcification, or an...

Indications and contra indications for E.C.T.

Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery I

Widespread adoption of minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement may be fostered by practice consensus and standardization. This expert opinion, first of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices in patient evaluation and selection for minimally invasive mitral valve procedures, and discusses preoperative planning for cannulation and myocardial protection.

Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery II

Techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement continue to evolve. This expert opinion, the second of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices for nonrobotic, minimally invasive mitral valve procedures, and for postoperative care after minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.