Key result
enCorSQ mitral repair system allows follow-up downsizing to restore leaflet coaptation in ischemic mitral incompetence.
Describes a technique for implanting an adjustable mitral ring that can be downsized during follow-up to restore leaflet coaptation in patients with ischaemic mitral incompetence.
May support adjustable annuloplasty in ischaemic MR; leaves open randomized trials on durability and outcomes.
Mitral valve repair for ischaemic mitral incompetence has a 10% rate of failure at ten year follow-up. Progressive annular dilation could play an important role. We have implanted the enCor(SQ)(TM) mitral valve repair system. This system can be downsized during follow-up with the appropriate activation via the lead passed through the left atrium suture line, in order to restore mitral leaflet coaptation.
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Caradonna et al. (2012) studied Ischaemic mitral incompetence. enCor(SQ)(TM) mitral valve repair system was evaluated. Implantation of the enCor(SQ)(TM) mitral valve repair system allows for downsizing during follow-up to restore mitral leaflet coaptation in patients with ischaemic mitral incompetence.
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