Carpentier’s Reconstructive Valve Surgery presents you with authoritative guidance on reconstructive techniques for degenerative mitral valve disease. Alain Carpentier, MD, Ph D-who pioneered the field-David H. Adams, MD; and Farzan Filsoufi, MD provide step-by-step instructions for each procedure and over 200 detailed anatomic drawings so that you can effectively apply the techniques of a master. – Apply the techniques and procedures of Dr. Alain Carpentier pioneer of mitral valve reconstruction to your practice. – View more than 200 detailed anatomic drawings that depict reconstruction procedures clearly. – Master each procedure using step-by-step instructions and a consistent chapter format. – Grasp the nuances of procedures thanks to "tips from the Master" and a section of questions and answers. – Tap into the knowledge and experience of leaders in the field of mitral valve repair and reconstruction.