Long ‐term results after reconstruction of a new annulus in heavily calcified mitral annulus

ConclusionsThe reconstruction of the mitral annulus by using our technique in patients with severe calcification of the mitral annulus has low long ‐term mortality, good functional results, and a lack of prosthetic complications.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - January 15, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Salvatore Di Stefano, Javier Lopez, Nuria Arce, Ana Revilla, Ignacio Amat ‐Santos, Jose Alberto San Roman Tags: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Source Type: research