Key result
Following mitral valve surgery for chronic regurgitation, left ventricular fractional shortening improved at an average rate of 1.6% per year (95% CI, 0.2-2.9).
Why the study?
Does mitral valve surgery improve left ventricular size and function over time in patients with chronic severe mitral regurgitation?
Population
108 consecutive patients with chronic severe mitral regurgitation who underwent mitral valve surgery
Comparison
Mitral valve surgery vs Preoperative baseline
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Mitral valve surgery for severe chronic mitral regurgitation leads to an immediate reduction in left ventricular size and a gradual long-term improvement in left ventricular function, particularly in patients without concomitant CABG.
Cohort (n=108)
Does mitral valve surgery improve left ventricular size and function over time in patients with chronic severe mitral regurgitation?
Effect estimate: 1.6% per year (95% CI 0.2-2.9)
Mitral valve surgery for severe chronic mitral regurgitation leads to an immediate reduction in left ventricular size and a gradual long-term improvement in left ventricular function, particularly in patients without concomitant CABG.
Ghayal et al. (2012) conducted a cohort in chronic mitral regurgitation (n=108). Mitral valve surgery vs. Preoperative baseline was evaluated on Change in left ventricular fractional shortening over time (1.6% per year, 95% CI 0.2-2.9). Following mitral valve surgery for chronic regurgitation, left ventricular fractional shortening improved at an average rate of 1.6% per year (95% CI, 0.2-2.9).
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