The mitral valve is a complex structure regulating forward flow of blood between the left
atrium and left ventricle (LV). Multiple disease processes can affect its proper function, and …

Numerical models of the mitral valve have been used to elucidate mitral valve function and
mechanics. These models have evolved from simple two-dimensional approximations to …

Posterior leaflet prolapse following chordal elongation or rupture is one of the primary
valvular diseases in patients with degenerative mitral valves (MVs). Quadrangular resection …

Alterations of normal mitral valve (MV) function lead to mitral insufficiency, ie, mitral
regurgitation (MR). Mitral repair is the most popular and most efficient surgical intervention …

Background: Common surgical procedures on the mitral valve of the heart include
modifications to the chordae tendineae. Such interventions are used when there is extensive …

Purpose Various options are available for the treatment of mitral valve insufficiency,
including reconstructive approaches such as annulus correction through ring implants. The …

Purpose: Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) models are more commonly applied in medical
research as computational power is increasing. However, understanding the accuracy of FSI …

Purpose Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) models are more commonly applied in medical
research as computational power is increasing. However, understanding the accuracy of FSI …

Patient-specific finite element (FE) models can assess the impact of mitral valve (MV) repair
on the complex MV anatomy and function. However, FE excessive time requirements …

Modeling and parameter identification of soft tissue are essential in establishing an accurate
contact model for tool-tissue interaction, which can be used in the development of high …