Dynamic changes of mitral annulus in patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation and chronic atrial fibrillation undergoing mitral valve reconstruction

ConclusionsIn patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation undergoing mitral valve surgery, preoperative chronic atrial fibrillation is associated with more progressed annular remodeling, characterized by marked enlargement of annular area, circumference, and anteroposterior diameter.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research