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The NeoChord DS1000 is a disposable device used to replace damaged chordae by delivering artificial chordae tendinae in a beating heart through small anterolateral thoracotomy. It gives alternative approach in treating degenerative mitral valve insufficiency.

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  • Background/Introduction The NeoChord DS1000 is a disposable device used to replace damaged chordae by delivering artificial chordae tendinae in a beating heart through small anterolateral thoracotomy

  • 60 patients had underwent off pump transapical neochord implantation

  • Out of 60 patients 48 (80%) had chordae implanted only to P2 segment. 2 (3%) patients had chordae implanted only to A2 segment

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Background/Introduction The NeoChord DS1000 is a disposable device used to replace damaged chordae by delivering artificial chordae tendinae in a beating heart through small anterolateral thoracotomy. Kestutis Rucinskas1, Vilius Janusauskas1*, Diana Zakarkaite1, Rita Kramena1, Gabija Janaviciute1, Agne Drasutiene1, Robertas Stasys Samalavicius2, Audrius Aidietis1 It gives alternative approach in treating degenerative mitral valve insufficiency. Aims/Objectives To assess safety and efficacy in treating patients with off-pump transapical neochord implantation in Vilnius University.

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