Mitral Foundation Teaching Library

The Mitral Foundation Teaching Library is a resource for all physicians who want to improve their knowledge about mitral valve repair and reconstruction. The Mitral Foundation created these teaching library case study videos, presentations, and publications to advance the field of treatment for mitral valve disease.

Live Reconstructive Valve Surgery Workshop

Why Mitral Valve Repair Surgery is the Safest Fix for Primary Mitral Regurgitation

In this discussion we review a six-year study of over 53,000 patients that reveals the extraordinary safety and durability of mitral valve repairs among patients with primary mitral regurgitation.

Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm: A Surprising Case Study

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.

Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC): An Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC) is a complex and increasingly common syndrome. In this discussion we review Mount Sinai’s proven algorithm for determining the best treatment for MAC, as well as imaging and intraoperative videos.

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Publications

Benchmarking Mitral Valve Repair: Defining Standards for Surgical and Percutaneous Treatment of Severe Mitral Regurgitation

Anelechi C Anyanwu, David H Adams

February 01, 2023 | Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Relation of Mitral Valve Surgery Volume to Repair Rate, Durability, and Survival

Joanna Chikwe, MD, Nana Toyoda, MD, PhD, Ani Anyanwu, MD, Shinobu Itagaki, MD, MSc, Natalia N. Egorova, PhD, Percy Boateng, MD, Ahmed El-Eshmawi, MD, David H. Adams, MD

April 27, 2017 | Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Megaphone Message: Discouraging Low-Volume Mitral Surgery

Jo Chikwe, MD, and David H. Adams, MD

March 01, 2015 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Academic Events

2023 AATS Annual Meeting

May. 06 - May 9, 2023 | American Association for Thoracic Surgery
2023 AATS Mitral Conclave

May. 04 - May 5, 2023 | American Association for Thoracic Surgery

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Mitral Valve Repair Center

at The Mount Sinai Hospital

Mitral Foundation Teaching Library

Live Reconstructive Valve Surgery Workshop

Case Studies

Why Mitral Valve Repair Surgery is the Safest Fix for Primary Mitral Regurgitation

Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm: A Surprising Case Study

Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC): An Algorithmic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

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Video Presentations

Roundtable Discussion - The Evolution of Cardiovascular Leadership with Patrick O'Gara, MD

David H. Adams: Advanced Mitral Valve Repair Interactive Video Session

Anelechi Anyanwu: Mitral Valve Re-interventions

Publications

Benchmarking Mitral Valve Repair: Defining Standards for Surgical and Percutaneous Treatment of Severe Mitral Regurgitation

Relation of Mitral Valve Surgery Volume to Repair Rate, Durability, and Survival

Megaphone Message: Discouraging Low-Volume Mitral Surgery

Academic Events

2023 AATS Annual Meeting

2023 AATS Mitral Conclave