Does MitraClip implantation improve left ventricular reverse remodelling in patients with mitral regurgitation?
End-stage patients with high baseline left ventricular volumes and pulmonary pressures may not experience left ventricular reverse remodeling after MitraClip implantation despite successful reduction of mitral regurgitation.
Even if a reduction of MR was detected in all patients after MitralClip implant, our findings suggest that end-stage patients presenting with higher left ventricular volumes, logistic scores, and PASp may not benefit from the procedure at longer follow-up in terms of left ventricular function.
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