Off-pump minimal access mitral valve repair by artificial chordae insertion to treat mitral regurgitation
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Description
The mitral valve controls blood flow between the upper and lower left-sided chambers of the heart. If the mitral valve does not close properly, blood flows backwards through the valve (regurgitation) when the heart contracts. So, the heart must work harder to pump blood around the body. This can lead to heart failure. Mitral valve regurgitation can be caused by ruptured chordae (thin cord-like structures that connect the valve to small muscles on the inner wall of the heart).
In this procedure, which is done under general anaesthesia, a device is inserted into the mitral valve through a cut on the left side of the chest (minimal access). The device is used to insert artificial chordae, which help the valve to close properly. Stopping the heart and using a heart-lung machine is not needed for this procedure (off-pump). The aim is to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
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