Design of two illustrations for a scientific publication of the Triemli City Hospital. The subject of the publication was an investigation into the surgical operation for mitral valve insufficiency. The procedure is based on a reconstruction method of the heart surgeon Alfieri, in which the two mitral leaflets are sutured together, which leads to a reduction of the insufficiency. However, in this case a clip is used which can be inserted percutaneously.
The first illustration shows a view through the aortic valve to the left ventricle. Nerve hooks are passed through the aortic valve and spread apart the chordae tendineae of the mitral valve. The second illustration shows a view of the left ventricle with a view of the mitral valve. Here, the two leaflets are joined by Teflon clips and sutures.
Link to publication in “Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Techniques”
Project details:
Content: two illustrations
Utilization: scientific publication
Specifications: DIN A4 – 300 dpi
Client: Stiftung für wissenschaftliche Forschung am Stadtspital Triemli, Dr Papadopoulos
The rights of use for the illustrations shown here lie with the client; use is not permitted. The images are protected with watermarks
Sketch of surgery for mitral valve regurgitation
Final illustration of the surgical procedure on the mitral valve. View through the aortic valve with spreading of the chordae by means of nerve hooks.
Developing the content of the illustrations by using screenshots and drawings
