De Vega annuloplasty – Cardiology MCQ – Answer

De Vega annuloplasty – Cardiology MCQ – Answer

De Vega annuloplasty was designed for repair – Correct answer: 1. Functional tricuspid regurgitation

De Vega annuloplasty can be done as an isolated procedure or during surgery for mitral, aortic or combined mitral and aortic valve surgery [1].

Reference

1. K Holper, J C Haehnel, N Augustin, F Sebening. Surgery for tricuspid insufficiency: long-term follow-up after De Vega annuloplasty. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1993 Feb;41(1):1-8.