Importance of Exercise Capacity in Predicting Outcomes and Determining Optimal Timing of Surgery in Significant Primary Mitral Regurgitation [Valvular Heart Disease]

Conclusion
In patients with primary MR that underwent exercise echocardiography followed by MV surgery, lower achieved metabolic equivalents were associated with worse long-term outcomes. In those with preserved exercise capacity, delaying MV surgery by ≥1 year did not adversely affect outcomes.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - September 11, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Naji, P., Griffin, B. P., Barr, T., Asfahan, F., Gillinov, A. M., Grimm, R. A., Rodriguez, L. L., Mihaljevic, T., Stewart, W. J., Desai, M. Y. Tags: Valvular Heart Disease Source Type: research