Minimally Invasive Mitral Surgery

In most patients, minimally invasive approaches to mitral valve surgery are technically possible. However, in practice, patient selection is critical to mitigate safety concerns when performing the procedure. In this article, we describe our approach to preoperative assessment for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery candidacy, as well as discussing the technical aspects of procedure execution.

Source: Cardiology Clinics - March 23, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Daniel J.P. Burns, Per Wierup, Marc Gillinov Source Type: research