Impact of abrupt versus gradual correction of mitral and tricuspid regurgitation: a modelling study.

CONCLUSIONS: Simulations demonstrated that abrupt ERO closure creates a transient increase in ventricular load that is prolonged by worsened myocardial condition and exacerbated by pulmonary hypertension. Gradual closure of the ERO abolishes this spike and merits clinical investigation. PMID: 31746755 [PubMed - in process]
Source: EuroIntervention - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: EuroIntervention Source Type: research