Concomitant interventions in mitral valve surgery - A European perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In recent years, major findings on concomitant procedures and anticoagulation management have occurred in Mitral Valve (MV) surgery. Therefore, we sought to evaluate the current practices in MV interventions across Europe.

Methods

In October 2021, all national cardio-thoracic societies in the European region were identified following an electronic search and sent an online survey of 14 questions to distribute among their member consultant/attending cardiac surgeons.

Results

The survey was completed by 91 consultant/attending cardiac surgeons across 12 European countries, with 78% indicating MV repair as their specialty area. 57.1% performed >150 operations/year and 71.4% had 10+ years of experience.Concomitant tricuspid valve repair is performed for moder

SUBMITTER: Naruka V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977820 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature