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Zone of Coaptation

Interactive simulation of the normal mitral valve. Zone of coaptation (atrial view and cross section).*On the atrial surface of the leaflets exist two zones, one peripheral smooth or body zone and one central rough or coaptation zone, which is irregular and thicker due to the numerous chordae attached to its ventricular side. The gently curved coaptation line between the two leaflets evident fro...
Mitral Annulus

Figure 2: Surgical anatomy of the mitral annulus with important surrounding structures.*The mitral valve is an atrio-ventricular valve, separating the left atrial chamber from the left ventricle. The mitral annulus constitutes the anatomical junction between the ventricle and the left atrium, and serves an insertion site for the leaflet tissue. It is often divided segmentally according to the site...
Laurie A. New Jersey

Three physicians and a friend of 40 years who’s a hospital CEO all were quick to say the same thing: Adams and his team are the best. ”
Jan B. New York

I would have liked to have met Dr. Adams in person first, but I loved him through telehealth. ”
Webinar: Introducing the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award

The American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation have collaborated to develop a new award that recognizes and promotes those hospitals with a demonstrated record of superior clinical outcomes in the surgical repair of mitral valves and a commitment to reporting quality and outco...

October 07, 2020 | American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation
34th Annual Meeting EACTS

We have made the difficult decision to postpone the “live in person” part of the Annual Meeting in Barcelona and transition to a virtual format through the EACTS Portal only. The decision was made due to the escalating uncertainty related to the Coronavirus outbreak and to safeguard the...

Oct. 08 - Oct 10, 2020 | European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surger
Eric D. New York

It is now 6 months since I had my surgery, I feel great. I'm back to my 2 jobs and chasing my kids around but now I can catch them. I thank Dr. Adams for giving them a father for a long time. ”
ACC.21

ACC.21 will continue as an ALL VIRTUAL Experience, built on the success of last year’s meeting with an enhanced world-class program delivered through our innovative digital platform built for learning, collaboration and networking, including a robust virtual Expo offering both exhibits ...

May. 15 - May 17, 2021 | American College of Cardiology
David H. Adams, MD

Cardiac Surgeon-in-Chief Mount Sinai Health System Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Professor and System Chairman Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai President, Mitral Foundation

David H. Adams, MD, is the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Professor and System Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Cardiac Surgeon-in-Chief of the Mount Sinai Health System.
2021 AATS Mitral Conclave

The 2021 AATS Mitral Conclave will bring the world’s leading figures in mitral valve disease together for two days to discuss the latest information regarding management guidelines, imaging, pathology, minimally invasive approaches, percutaneous approaches, surgical techniques, devices,...

Apr. 30 - May 2, 2021 | American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Mitral Valve Repair Center

at The Mount Sinai Hospital

Zone of Coaptation

Mitral Annulus

Laurie A. New Jersey

Jan B. New York

Webinar: Introducing the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award

34th Annual Meeting EACTS

Eric D. New York

ACC.21

David H. Adams, MD

2021 AATS Mitral Conclave