Rheumatic heart disease is a serious ailment with significant morbidity and mortality in endemic areas; yet, there is no agreement on indication, timing, and surgical modality for treating rheumatic valve affection. There is mounting evidence that rheumatic mitral valve repair is possible with good long-term results, less is the case with rheumatic aortic valve disease. We discuss the surgical approach for both valves emphasizing the role of multimodality imaging.
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Afifi, A., Shehata, N., Nagi, M., Sultan, A. R., & Yacoub, M. (2021). Expanding Valve Repair in Rheumatic Heart Disease. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2021.799652
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