Computed tomography angiography for imaging results of neochordal mitral valve repair.

CONCLUSIONS: Contrast material-enhanced ECG-gated CTA applied after mitral valve repair with Gore-Tex neochordae allows one to obtain satisfactory mitral valve images, especially during mid-systole, and evaluate mid-term results of the surgery in chosen patients. PMID: 28747938 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28747938?dopt=Abstract

Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 28, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol Source Type: research