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Transapical NeoChord Mitral Valve Repair

Friday, February 8, 2019

Submitted by

Claire Vernon

Source

Source Name: Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Source URL: http://www.annalscts.com/article/view/16555/html

Author(s)

Andrea Colli, David Adams, Alessandro Fiocco, Nicola Pradegan, Lorenzo Longinotti, Matteo Nadali, Dimosthenis Pandis, Gino Gerosa

In this art of operative techniques segment, Colli and colleagues provide an illustrated description on how to perform transapical NeoChord implantation. The authors’ detailed description includes patient positioning, accurate exposure and important landmarks, and guidance on how to safely maneuver intracardiac instruments under transesophageal echocardiographic guidance.