Commentary: Inching way on the impervious path from art to science

Central MessageDirect measurement of leaflet juxtaposition, with mapping of coapting forces, can provide a longed-for objective quality assessment of mitral valve repair.See Article page e181. Direct measurement of leaflet juxtaposition, with mapping of coapting forces, can provide a longed-for objective quality assessment of mitral valve repair. See Article page e181. Valve repair is the established criterion standard for the surgical treatment...