174 Perfusion 28 (2) most cases, the regurgitant jet is eccentric due to asymmetric tenting of
the posterior leaflet and the size and width of the colour jet may be underestimated …

BACKGROUND: We investigated predictive factors of postoperative recurrence of mitral
regurgitation (MR) after mitral valve annuloplasty for functional ischemic MR. METHODS …

The correct management of ischaemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) in patients presenting for
coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains contentious. Although it is generally agreed …

Abstract Objectives The Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network recently reported no
difference in the primary end point of left ventricular end-systolic volume index at 1 year …

BACKGROUND: Although the prognostic impact of a moderate degree of ischemic mitral
regurgitation (IMR) is well known, there are no data regarding the potential role of a mild …

Objective: To study if grade 2 ischemic mitral regurgitation (MR) influences outcome after
coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: Results of all CABG patients with grade …

Ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) is mitral regurgitation (MR) due to complications of
coronary artery disease. Two mechanisms can be individualized. Acute MR secondary to …

Objectives: The management of patients with mitral regurgitation (MR) constitutes a
challenge due to its heterogeneity in terms of etiology and possible treatment strategies. In …

BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical and echocardiographic
outcomes, at rest and under exercise testing, of patients with moderate ischemic mitral …

Mitral regurgitation is a common but complex valvular heart disease. In severe mitral
regurgitation, the regurgitant volume increases by about 7.5 mL per year and the effective …