Case report: Recurrent severe mitral regurgitation due to ruptured artificial chords after transapical Neochord mitral valve repair

oleh: Mi Zhou, Ka-chun Un, Chun Ka Wong, On Yat Wong, David Chung Wah Siu, Lixue Yin, Daniel Tai-leung Chan, Simon Cheung Chi Lam

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01

Deskripsi

Transapical Neochord mitral valve repair has been proven to be a technically safe procedure to correct primary mitral regurgitation (MR). Recurrent MR due to ruptured artificial chords is rare. Here, we present 2 cases of recurrent severe MR due to the detached or partially ruptured artificial chords after the Neochord procedure.