Abstract:Introduction: The gold standard for mitral valve disease is surgical treatment, for which it is essential to have a deep understanding of its anatomy. Our work aims to specify the relationships of the mitral annulus with the circumflex artery and define areas of proximity and greater risk of compromise during mitral interventions. Material and methods: A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted, in which 39 hearts from adult cadavers fixed in formaldehyde solution were dissec… Show more
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