Abstract: Proper leaflet coaptation of the mitral valve is vital for a healthy functioning heart. Chordal tension directly affects leaflet coaptation. The C-shaped transducer used previously to measure ...

Abstract: Edge-to-edge repair (ETER) is a mitral valve repair technique that restores valvular competence by suturing together the free edges of two leaflets. This repair technique alters mitral valve ...

Abstract: The biological response of valves to mechanical forces is not well understood. The aim of this study was to design a pulsatile system to enable the ex vivo study of aortic valves when ...

Abstract: Knowledge of mitral valve (MV) mechanics is essential for the understanding of normal MV function, and the design and evaluation of new surgical repair procedures. In the present study, we ...

Abstract: Interest in developing durable mitral valve repair methods is growing, underscoring the need to better understand the native mitral valve mechanics. In this study, the authors investigate the ...

Abstract: Mitral valve edge-to-edge repair (ETER) alters valve mechanics, which may impact efficacy and durability of the repair. The objective of this paper was to quantify stretches in the central ...