Free margin length and coaptation surface area in normal …
May 1, 2018 · The objective of this anatomical study was to analyse the normal dimensions of free margin length (FML) and coaptation surface and to analyse their relationship with other …
Cusp repair techniques in bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valves
Jan 15, 2021 · The free margin plication technique, which aims to equalize the cusp free margin lengths to recreate an adequate leaflet coaptation area, is most useful in the presence of only …
Surgical anatomy of the aortic valve and root—implications for valve …
Apr 16, 2019 · The apposition zones, the so-called “lunulae”, are on the ventricular surface, below the free margin representing the place where each leaflet meets the adjacent leaflets during …
Free Margin Length and Geometric Height in Aortic Root
Patients with aortic dilatation and leaflet prolapse showed significantly larger free margin length and geometric height compared to patients with normal aortic valve function.
Understanding the Aortic Root Using Computed Tomographic …
Nov 8, 2021 · Cardiac computed tomography confirmed severe aortic stenosis due to subcommissural adhesion without involving the motion of the free margin of the leaflets. 49 …
Aortic Valve Repair for Aortic Insufficiency - CTSNet
The goal of the correction is to shorten the redundant conjoint cusp thus elevating the free margin of the cusp to coapt with the other non-prolapsing cusp. The redundant free margin in …
Free margin length and geometric height in aortic root dilatation …
Jan 1, 2020 · Objectives: Our goal was to assess the aortic leaflet free margin length (FML) and geometric height (gH) in a normal aortic valve (AV), aorta dilatation and aortic leaflet prolapse.
Optimizing Leaflet-Free Margin in Aortic Root Remodeling
Apr 1, 2025 · This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a guiding strategy for managing the free margin length during a modified aortic root remodeling procedure incorporating an external …
A new guiding strategy for treating the free margin of the leaflet …
Mar 22, 2025 · A guiding strategy based on the diameter of the selected graft can be effectively used to manage the length of the free margin of the leaflet in a modified aortic root remodelling …
Heart valves anatomy: Tricuspid-aortic-mitral-pulmonary | Kenhub
Aug 31, 2023 · As the name suggests, it has three cusps or leaflets that are supported along the margins of the valve. The leaflets are named for the margin to which they are attached. Hence, …