Myocardial fibrosis in asymptomatic patients undergoing surgery for mitral and aortic valve regurgitation

Conclusion Our case series study highlights the presence of tissue remodeling with fibrosis in asymptomatic patients with VHD and preserved LV function. According to our results, myocardial fibrosis is present at an early stage of the disease, well before developing detectable LV dysfunction and symptoms. Since the relationship between the progressive magnitude of myocardial fibrosis and potential prognostic implications are not yet defined, further studies on this topic are warranted.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: Cardiovascular surgery Source Type: research