Association of tethering of the second-order chords and prolapse of the first-order chords of the anterior leaflet: A risk factor for early and late repair failure.

Antonio Maria CalafioreAntonio TotaroNicola TestaCosimo SacraEugenio CalvoMichele Di Mauro

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2020)

Our cases demonstrate that the second-order chords of the prolapsing AL can be tethered and that this aspect should be carefully evaluated before surgery, as it can progress over time, affecting the results of surgical repair.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
mitral valve
coronary artery bypass
aortic valve
left ventricular
acute coronary syndrome