Mitral valve surgery for ischemic papillary muscle rupture: outcomes from the Japan cardiovascular surgery database

ConclusionsInformation derived from the nationwide database of patients with AMI-associated PMR show that PMR is a rare condition in the modern era. However, PMR is a severe disease with a mortality rate as high as 26%. The severity of the condition is associated with the risk for poor outcomes.

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Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - June 24, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research