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Minimal Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement

Presented from India by Dr. Aakash Joshi

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Case Description

Surgery to repair the mitral valve is a minimally invasive procedure. Between the upper left heart chamber (left atrium) and lower left heart chamber (left ventricle), the mitral valve maintains blood flow in the proper direction. If the patient's mitral valve isn't functioning properly, they need...

Case Summary

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) is performed through small incisions using specialized instruments, avoiding full sternotomy. It can be epicardial (on the heart's surface without opening it) or endocardial (involving opening the heart). Carpenter and Lait classified MICS into four levels based on incision size, with mini-AVR and MVR falling under level two. A typical MICS setup involves a specific arrangement of the anesthesiologist, surgeons, and support staff around the patient.

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Dr. Aakash Joshi

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Center, Ahmedabad

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