SECTION 1 Foundations
1 Anatomy of the Mitral Valve
2 Pathophysiology of Mitral Valve Diseasee
3 ACC/AHA Guidelines and Treatment Options for Mitral Valve Disease
SECTION 2 Diagnostic Tools
4 Physical Examination
5 Transthoracic Echocardiogram
6 Diagnostic Tools: Transesophageal Echocardiography for Mitral Valve
7 Special Imaging Considerations for Transcatheter Mitral Therapy
8 Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Mitral Regurgitation
9 Computed Tomography Scan in Mitral Valve Disease and Its Treatments
10 Cardiac Catheterization
SECTION 3 Medical Treatment
11 Diuretics and Neurohormonal Medications
12 Cardiac Rhythm Management Implantable Devices
SECTION 4 Surgical Therapies
13 Medical Devices and Instruments
14 Myocardial Protection and Perfusion Techniques in Mitral Valve Surgery
15 Mitral Operation: Sternotomy Approach
16 Mitral Valve Surgery: Right Thoracotomy Approach
17 Mitral Operation: Endoscopic Approach
18 Mitral Operation: Robotic Approach
19 Surgical Repair of the Mitral Valve
20 Surgical Replacement of the Mitral Valve
21 Evaluation, Common Pitfalls, and Complications
SECTION 5 Transcatheter Therapies
22 Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
23 Transcatheter Valvuloplasty
24 Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement
25 Percutaneous Mitral Valve Interventions: Evaluation, Pitfalls, and Complications
SECTION 6 Developing Successful Programs
26 Developing Successful Structural Heart Programs
27 Quality Improvement and Outcomes
28 Establishing a Comprehensive Mitral Valve Program: Educating Patients and Referring Physicians
29 Ten Elements for a Successful Mitral Program
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