Surgical Video Case Study
Mitral Valve Repair for Native Mitral Valve Endocarditis
Reviewing surgical video from a case study, we explore the complexity of diagnosing mitral valve endocarditis, especially when there is a risk of embolism. In this discussion we review:
- The key role that echocardiography plays in accurate diagnosis and management of native mitral valve endocarditis
- The importance of thorough CT exams to evaluate the possibility of systemic and cerebral septic embolic events
- Optimal timing and technique for surgical intervention when there is a risk of cerebral embolic events
Aarti Patil, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Randolph P. Martin, MD
Clinical Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Presentations
- In this video we review a challenging case of a 48-year-old woman presenting with chest pain. We explore the role of Echo, CT, and MRI imaging, and highlight how surprising and dramatic results led to a diagnosis of a Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm (LVPA). Using excellent intraoperative surgical video, we also explore the best surgical approach to treating LVPA.