Society of cardiothoracic surgery in great Britain and Ireland guidance for adult mitral valve disease and interventions

Summary

The Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery (SCTS) in Great Britain and Ireland provides comprehensive guidelines for the management of adult mitral valve disease, addressing both surgical and transcatheter interventions. These guidelines serve as a resource for healthcare professionals, supplementing existing clinical guidelines. They emphasize the evolving complexity of mitral valve disease management, influenced by the development of new technologies, ongoing research, and randomized trials. The guidelines detail a thorough methodology, incorporating an extensive literature review and evidence assessment conducted by a clinical guidelines team. They outline best practices of preinterventional patient assessment and indications of mitral interventions, while considering the management of patie