Mitral regurgitation: overview of current surgical techniques and future developments

Abstract

Mitral regurgitation is a complex disease with many different etiologies, underlying dysfunctions and histologic alterations. Surgical correction of this condition dramatically improves the life expectancy and life quality of affected patients. The structure of the mitral valve lends itself to many surgical techniques. The purpose of this review is to offer readers an overview on this subject.

Keywords::

• dilated cardiomyopathy
• ischemic heart disease
• mitral regurgitation
• mitral valve repair
• mitral valve replacement
• surgical technique