Key result
Reconstructive surgery for active mitral valve endocarditis was feasible, with an overall operative mortality of 17.5% and a 10-year survival rate of 69%.
Why the study?
Does mitral valve repair improve survival and prevent recurrence in patients with active mitral valve endocarditis?
Population
81 patients operated for active mitral valve (MV) endocarditis between 1993 and 2005
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
average 60+/-37 months
Authors
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Repair feasible in active mitral endocarditis; leaves open randomized comparison to replacement for survival benefit.
Observational (n=81)
Does mitral valve repair improve survival and prevent recurrence in patients with active mitral valve endocarditis?
Mitral valve repair is feasible and durable in patients with active endocarditis, offering excellent long-term freedom from recurrence, particularly when performed before severe heart failure symptoms develop.
Kerchove et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Active mitral valve endocarditis (n=81). Mitral valve reconstructive surgery (repair) was evaluated on Operative mortality. Reconstructive surgery for active mitral valve endocarditis was feasible, with an overall operative mortality of 17.5% and a 10-year survival rate of 69%.
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