May 29, 2020Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals
Perspectives on surgical treatment of mitral valve disease
Key result
Mitral valve repair is preferred over replacement whenever possible, though the decision depends on the surgeon's experience and the specific pathological changes causing the dysfunction.
Design
Review
Authors
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Implication
Supports individualized mitral decisions by experience and pathology; leaves open need for prospective trials to guide standardization.
PICO
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Population
Mitral valve disease
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Intervention / Comparator
Surgical treatment (repair vs replacement)
Mitral valve repair is preferred over replacement whenever possible, depending on surgeon experience and pathological changes.
Cite This Study
Tirone E. David (2020) conducted a review in Mitral valve disease. Surgical treatment (repair vs replacement) was evaluated. Mitral valve repair is preferred over replacement whenever possible, though the decision depends on the surgeon's experience and the specific pathological changes causing the dysfunction.