Population
Octogenarians with severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation (MR) across 16 retrospective studies (n=5,747)
Design
Meta-analysis
Follow-up
up to 5 years
Authors
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Surgery for severe MR in octogenarians carries high risk and poor survival; supports evaluation of transcatheter alternatives in this population.
Surgical treatment of severe MR in octogenarians carries high perioperative mortality and poor long-term survival, highlighting the potential need for transcatheter alternatives in this high-risk population.
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