Peng E W K, McCann G P, Chin D, Galiñanes M
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK.
J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2012 Jun;53(3):401-3. Epub 2012 May 28.
We report the successful use of MitroFast® annuloplasty ring in the setting of active endocarditis to preserve the native valve mechanism despite complete posterior leaflet destruction. This patient remained well at 20 month follow-up after her surgery.