Why the study?
Does preservation of the chordal apparatus improve outcomes in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement?
Population
Patients undergoing mitral valve replacement
Design
Review
Authors
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Chordal preservation may avert LV dysfunction in MVR; leaves open optimal techniques balancing technical risks and benefits.
Does preservation of the chordal apparatus improve outcomes in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement?
Preservation of the chordal apparatus during mitral valve replacement is important to maintain annulo-papillary continuity and prevent significant downgrading of ventricular function.
Solomon et al. (2006) studied this question.
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