State of the Art in Mitral Valve Disease

Dear Colleagues,

Mitral valve disease is among the most prevalent valvular disorders, posing a significant challenge due to its high mortality and morbidity rates, especially as the global population ages. Recent advances in research and technology have shed new light on the mechanisms driving the disease, enabling earlier and more precise diagnosis, especially in our understanding of imaging and echocardiography, improved risk stratification, and optimized timing for interventions. Surgery remains the gold standard for treating primary mitral valve disease, and the debate is still going on with standard approaches as opposed to minimally invasive approaches, especially when dealing with long-term results. Percutaneous mitral valve repair and replacement are real noninvasive techniques and have demonstrated promising outcomes. Each treatment needs to be discussed with its pro and cons detailed.

This Special Issue will focus on the latest innovations in mitral valve disease management, from novel imaging modalities for early diagnosis to cutting-edge surgical and micro-invasive therapies. It will also highlight the evolving roles of cardiac anesthesiologists, intensivists, and cardiologists in perioperative care, which are increasingly important in achieving optimal patient outcomes. We invite full research submission "Articles" or comprehensive "Reviews" on these topics, offering a platform for forward-thinking approaches to mitral valve disease.

Prof. Dr. Gilles D. Dreyfus
Guest Editor

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