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Figure 1A-D: 2D and 3D image revealed restrictive small
annuloplasty ring and increased gradient.
Video 1-2: 3D transoesophageal echocardiography videos showed
that mitral valve leaflet movements were good but there was a severe
restrictive small annuloplasty ring.