The Effect of Depth of Anaesthesia on the Severity of Mitral Insufficiency by Transesophageal Echocardiography

ConclusionThis reduction in MR severity appeared to be significant enough to modify intraoperative decisions regarding valve surgery by underestimation of valve severity. Thus, strong consideration should be given to thorough preoperative assessment of MR severity, rather than relying on intraoperative findings.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research