Mitral annulus dynamics in myxomatous mitral valve disease

• Main Authors: Maria-Magdalena Gurzun (Author), Monica Rosca (Author), Andreea Calin (Author), Carmen Beladan (Author), Marinela Serban (Author), Roxana Enache (Author), Ruxandra Jurcut (Author), Carmen Ginghina (Author), Bogdan A. Popescu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sciendo, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MVD) is a common disorder in which the entire mitral valve apparatus seems to be involved. Mitral valve repair is nowadays the method of choice for the correction of mitral regurgitation but the optimal shape and flexibility of the annuloplasty ring remain controvers...