Operative strategies for acute mitral regurgitation as a mechanical complication of myocardial infarction

G. Massimi*, M. Matteucci, M. Kowalewski, D. Ronco, G. Chiarini, M.E. De Piero, V. Lo Coco, J.G. Maessen, C. Beghi, R. Lorusso

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Abstract

Severe mitral regurgitation secondary to papillary muscle rupture is one of the mechanical complications after an acute myocardial infarction. Surgical strategies represent the cornerstone of treatment in this disease; in addition to surgical valve replacement, approaches involving surgical valve repair have been reported over time in different clinical scenarios to restore valve competency, improve cardiac function and reduce mechanical prosthesis-related risks. Moreover, in recent years, percutaneous trans-catheter procedures have emerged as an important alternative in high risk or inoperable patients.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)328-336
Number of pages9
JournalAnnals of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Volume11
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2022

Keywords

  • Acute mitral regurgitation (AMR)
  • papillary muscle rupture (PMR)
  • surgical technique
  • RUPTURED PAPILLARY-MUSCLE
  • VALVE REPAIR
  • REPLACEMENT
  • PROLAPSE
  • HEART

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