Neochords: how to best use them and when not to use them

Key Points

• Neochords significantly improve patient outcomes after cardiac surgeries, offering new options for repair.
• The analysis demonstrated an improvement rate of up to 75% in successful repairs with neochords in select cases.
• Assessment of surgical techniques across various hospitals showed differing efficacy of neochords in diverse scenarios.
• Findings highlight the need for careful patient selection to maximize the benefits of neochords in clinical practice.