Key result
Supra-annular placement of the Melody valve in the mitral position minimizes the risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
Why the study?
Use of the Melody valve for mitral valve replacement carries a frequent concern for left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
Does supra-annular placement of the Melody valve in the mitral position minimize the risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction?
Does supra-annular placement of the Melody valve in the mitral position minimize the risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction?
This report describes a novel supra-annular implantation technique for the Melody valve in the mitral position aimed at reducing the risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
May facilitate LVOTO avoidance in select congenital mitral replacements; leaves open comparative efficacy and durability.
Utilization of the Melody valve for mitral valve replacement has been previously reported; however, left ventricular outflow tract obstruction is a frequent concern. In this report, a technique for supra-annular placement of the Melody valve in the mitral position is described which will minimize the risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
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Stephens et al. (2019) studied this question. Supra-annular placement of the Melody valve in the mitral position minimizes the risk of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
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