D. Craig Miller, M.D.

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  • Influence of anterior mitral leaflet second-order chordae on leaflet dynamics and valve competence.

    Timek TA, Nielsen SL, Green GR, Dagum P, Bolger AF, Daughters GT, Hasenkam JM, Ingels NB, Miller DC. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001; 72 (2): 535-40; discussion 541

    Chordal transposition is used in mitral valve repair, yet the effects of second-order chord transection on valve function have not been extensively studied. We evaluated leaflet coaptation, three-dimensional anterior mitral valve leaflet shape, and valve competence after cutting anterior second-order chordae.

    PubMedID: 11515894

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