Chapter 24

Surgical Management of Mitral Insufficiency

Kevin L. Greason MD

Kevin L. Greason MD

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

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Hartzell V. Schaff MD

Hartzell V. Schaff MD

Professor of Surgery Chair

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA

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First published: 10 May 2010

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Mitral valve anatomy

  • Pathophysiology of mitral insufficiency

  • Echocardiography

  • Indications for operation

  • Surgical technique

  • Results

  • References

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