Why the study?
What is the durability of mitral valve repair in patients with degenerative mitral valve disease?
What is the durability of mitral valve repair in patients with degenerative mitral valve disease?
The durability of mitral valve repair for degenerative disease is not constant, which should be considered before offering early repair to asymptomatic patients.
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May inform timing of repair in asymptomatic patients; leaves open need for prospective durability data.
Flameng et al. (2003) studied this question.
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