Anatomical display of the close proximity of the aortic annulus and the mitral valve apparatus
With the aortic root opened from the ventricular aspect, the continuity of the interleaflet triangles, the fibrous trigones, and the membranous septum are seen.
From: Piazza N, de Jaegere P, Schultz C, et al. Anatomy of the aortic valvar complex and its implications for transcatheter implantation of the aortic valve. Circ Cardiovasc Interv 2008; 1:74. DOI:
10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.108.780858. Reproduced with permission from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Copyright © 2008 American Heart Association. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is prohibited.
