Key result
Mitral annuloplasty maintained initial good results for up to 4 years in only 55.2% (16 of 29) of patients with acquired mitral insufficiency, with poor results more common in older patients.
Why the study?
What is the long-term prognosis after mitral annuloplasty for acquired mitral insufficiency?
Population
29 patients with isolated (n=18) or predominant (n=11) acquired mitral insufficiency
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 to 5.5 years (average 48 months)
Authors
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Long-term durability of mitral annuloplasty appears limited in acquired mitral insufficiency, especially older patients; leaves open optimal selection and alternatives.
Cohort (n=29)
What is the long-term prognosis after mitral annuloplasty for acquired mitral insufficiency?
Mitral annuloplasty for acquired mitral insufficiency has limited long-term durability, with best results seen in patients without severe cardiac enlargement or long-standing failure.
Penther et al. (1970) conducted a cohort in Acquired mitral insufficiency (n=29). Mitral annuloplasty was evaluated on Maintenance of initial good results for up to 4 years. Mitral annuloplasty maintained initial good results for up to 4 years in only 55.2% (16 of 29) of patients with acquired mitral insufficiency, with poor results more common in older patients.
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