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The use of artificial chordae in mitral valve repair
Author(s) -
Wei Li,
Jiang Lihong,
Li Yaxiong
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of cardiac surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1540-8191
pISSN - 0886-0440
DOI - 10.1111/jocs.13120
Subject(s) - medicine , mitral valve repair , mitral valve , chordae tendineae , cardiology
ABSTRACT The use of artificial chordae for mitral valve repair has increased and result in excellent long‐term results. However, a number of technical challenges remain, and there is an associated learning curve with this technique. We review the current status of artificial chordae for mitral valve repair and discuss the latest innovations for this technique.