The following is a summary of “Impact of Exercise on Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation and Its Determinants: An Exercise ...

known as primary MR (or “organic” MR), or due to dilation of the mitral valve annulus associated with impaired left ventricular function, known as secondary MR (or “functional” MR).

the mitral annulus, 2) the mitral valve leaflets, 3) the commissures, 4) chordae tendineae and 5) papillary muscles. The typical normal adult mitral valve area is between 4 and 5 cm 2.

Additionally, the mitral annulus is large, irregularly shaped, and is intimately involved in left ventricle (LV) geometry. Surgical repair decreased MR more than MitraClip ®. In 12-month follow ...

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One approach exploits the anatomical relationship of the coronary sinus with the mitral annulus to modulate shape and size of the annulus to allow proper coaptation of leaflets. In late 2006 ...

It is for use in the mitral or tricuspid position. Integral template provides a measured plication of the annulus for predictable, reproducible results. “C” shape of the flexible band allows ...

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Additionally, the anteroposterior mitral annular diameter decreased from an average of 42.0 mm at baseline to only 37.8 mm at 6-month follow-up—representing a relatively small 10% diameter ...

Zhu et al. designed and manufactured a mitral annuloplasty ring based on human high-resolution cardiac magnetic resonance imaging exams, demonstrating axis-specific flexibility and rigidity.