Why the study?
What are the early results and long-term survival outcomes of closed mitral valvotomy in patients with mitral stenosis?
Population
3724 consecutive patients with mitral stenoses, mean age 27.3 years, male:female ratio 1.1:1, 41.5% in…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
up to 24 years
Authors
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Long-term survival data support consideration in selected mitral stenosis patients; extends observational evidence on closed valvotomy durability.
What are the early results and long-term survival outcomes of closed mitral valvotomy in patients with mitral stenosis?
Closed mitral valvotomy provides excellent long-term survival and symptomatic improvement in patients with mitral stenosis, with an 84.2% actuarial survival at 24 years.
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