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ReviewCurrent cardiology reports2025

Surgical Techniques for Mitral Valve Repair: A Review for the Non-Cardiac Surgeon.

Hanghang Wang, James S Gammie

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Review in Current cardiology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Hanghang WangDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA. hwang210@jhmi.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0360-7428
James S GammieDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThis review provides an overview of surgical techniques for mitral valve repair, emphasizing advancements in artificial cordal repair, annuloplasty, and resectional approaches. It aims to equip non-cardiac surgeons with insights into the principles and strategies that underpin successful valve repair, encouraging broader application in clinical practice. RECENT

findingsInnovations in mitral valve repair, including the adoption of artificial neochordae and advancements in annuloplasty devices, have continued to improve repair durability. Intraoperative tools, such as transesophageal echocardiography, remain essential for optimizing outcomes. Nonetheless, significant variability persists in repair rates across regions and surgeons, highlighting opportunities for improvement. Mitral valve repair remains the gold standard for managing degenerative mitral regurgitation, with proven benefits in survival and long-term outcomes. As techniques become more reproducible and accessible, expanding repair expertise and improving national repair rates could significantly improve patient outcomes.

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Heart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationMitral ValveMitral Valve AnnuloplastyMitral Valve InsufficiencyEchocardiography, TransesophagealHumansAnnuloplastyArtificial cordal repairCoaptationDegenerative mitral regurgitationMitral valve repairResection

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PMID39992440

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