Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery I: Patient Selection, Evaluation, and Planning

Innovations (Phila). 2016 Jul-Aug;11(4):243-50. doi: 10.1097/IMI.0000000000000301.

Abstract

Widespread adoption of minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement may be fostered by practice consensus and standardization. This expert opinion, first of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices in patient evaluation and selection for minimally invasive mitral valve procedures, and discusses preoperative planning for cannulation and myocardial protection.

Publication types

  • Consensus Development Conference

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Valve Diseases / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*
  • Patient Selection
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Preoperative Period
  • Radiography, Thoracic