D. Craig Miller, M.D.
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Mitral annular size predicts Alfieri stitch tension in mitral edge-to-edge repair.
J Heart Valve Dis. 2004; (2): 165-73
Whilst increased 'Alfieri stitch' tension may reduce the durability of 'edge-to-edge' mitral repair, the factors affecting suture tension are unknown. In order to study hemodynamics and left ventricular (LV) and annular dynamics that determine suture tension, the central edge of the mitral leaflets was approximated with a miniature force transducer to measure leaflet tension (T) at the leaflet approximation point.
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