Mitral valve anatomy: implications for transcatheter mitral valve interventions

• Published in: EuroIntervention Vol. 10; no. U; pp. U106 - U111
• Main Authors: Zamorano, Jose L., González-Gómez, Ariana, Lancellotti, Patrizio
• Format: Journal Article Web Resource
• Language: English
• Published: France EuroPCR 01.09.2014
• Subjects: Cardiovascular & respiratory systems; Chordae Tendineae; Chordae Tendineae - anatomy & histology; Endovascular Procedures; Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation; Human health sciences; Humans; Mitral valve; Mitral Valve - anatomy & histology; Mitral Valve - surgery; Mitral Valve Annuloplasty; Mitral Valve Insufficiency; Mitral Valve Insufficiency - surgery; Papillary Muscles; Papillary Muscles - anatomy & histology; Review; Sciences de la santé humaine; Systèmes cardiovasculaire & respiratoire; Transcatheter interventions
• ISSN: 1774-024X; 1969-6213; 1969-6213
• DOI: 10.4244/EIJV10SUA15

Mitral regurgitation is a common valvular heart disease and its prevalence is expected to increase with population ageing. Percutaneous techniques for the treatment of mitral regurgitation are emerging as an alternative therapeutic option. However, the mitral valve is a complex structure, and a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of the mitral valve apparatus and its surrounding structures is crucial for a correct selection of patients and the success of transcatheter mitral valve interventions.