Predictors of ischemic mitral regurgitation improvement after surgical revascularization plus mitral valve repair for moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation

ConclusionsAn LVEDD of less than 65  mm, the use of a rigid complete ring, and combined restrictive annuloplasty and subvalvular and/or leaflet repair are associated with IMR improvement after CABG plus mitral valve repair for the treatment of moderate IMR; IMR improvement 2 years after surgery is associated with improved midterm ou tcomes.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - February 4, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Qiang Ji, Yun Zhao, JinQiang Shen, WenJun Ding, LiMin Xia, ChunSheng Wang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research