First mitral valve replacement using Edwards MITRIS RESILIA mitral valve
in a patient with functional mitral regurgitation: a case report
Abstract
RESILIA tissue expected to prevent structural valve deterioration owing
to calcification on leaflets was firstly mounted in a mitral
bioprosthesis, named MITRIS RESILIA mitral valve (MITRIS). MITRIS has
softer cuff than Magna Mitral Ease and stent posts that deflect to
prevent suture looping. A 77-year-old man, having a history of
long-standing atrial fibrillation, presented with dyspnea on effort. An
echocardiography suggested atrial functional MR. We successfully
replaced mitral valve using a 27-mm MITRIS, and his postoperative course
was uneventful with good hemodynamics. MITRIS may have advantages for
implantability and durability, making it a promising prosthesis for
patients requiring mitral surgery.