Advances and Controversies in the Management of Mitral Valve Disease

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is among the most common valvular heart disorders. MR is classified as primary when it is due to a structural or degenerative abnormality of the valve, and secondary or functional MR occurs as a result of from left ventricular dysfunction or left atrial enlargement. While the surgical outcome has improved significantly over time for severe degenerative MR irrespective of symptoms, severe functional MR in patients with heart failure continues to be associated with poor outcomes from either ischemic or nonischemic cause.
Source: Cardiology Clinics - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research