Analysis of coronary sinus, coronary arteries and left ventricular function during carillon device implantation

Mitral valve annuloplasty via the coronary sinus (CS) is possible by the Carillon device which can create constricting force after insertion into the CS transmitted to the mitral valve and mitral annulus. To strategise this procedure the knowledge about the size and anatomy of the CS in relation to the mitral annulus is crucial. 30 consecutive patients with sinus rhythm were investigated by TEE to test the visualisation of CS and branches of the coronary arteries in the posterior region of the mitral annulus as well as the feasibility of speckle tracking of the left ventricle. An image acquisition protocol for s…