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- The mitral valve manages blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle, but various diseases can lead to severe mitral regurgitation, which is best treated by repairing the valve.
- The mitral valve is a complex and dynamic structure with many interacting components that can be affected by different health issues.
- Computational modeling using finite element analysis is a useful method to study the biomechanical characteristics of the mitral valve and to inform surgical repair techniques.
Article Abstract
The mitral valve is a complex structure regulating forward flow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle (LV). Multiple disease processes can affect its proper function, and when these diseases cause severe mitral regurgitation (MR), optimal treatment is repair of the native valve. The mitral valve (MV) is a dynamic structure with multiple components that have complex interactions. Computational modeling through finite element (FE) analysis is a valuable tool to delineate the biomechanical properties of the mitral valve and understand its diseases and their repairs. In this review, we present an overview of relevant mitral valve diseases, and describe the evolution of FE models of surgical valve repair techniques.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5101040 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4032125 | DOI Listing |
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