Tag Thierry G. Mesana

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Tricuspid Valve Operations

Step 1 Surgical Anatomy ◆ The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium (RA) and right ventricle and has a valve area of 4 to 6 cm. The tricuspid valve is composed of three leaflets—the anterior, posterior, and septal. The…

Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques
September 14, 2023

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Mitral Valve Replacement

Step 1 Anatomy ◆ The mitral valve is a complex structure comprised of an anterior and posterior leaflet that is connected to the left ventricle via attachments to papillary muscles through the chordae tendineae. ◆ It is anchored to the…

Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques
September 14, 2023