Background and Objectives In clinical practice, significant recurrence of mitral regurgitation
(MR) is observed frequently even after surgical treatment for ischemic MR (IMR). The …

The current clinical guidelines for asymptomatic patients with chronic MR, utilize EF to
trigger surgical referral. We hypothesize that 1) EF is not sensitive enough to detect the …

Ischemic mitral valve regurgitation often complicates acute myocardial infarction and also
represents a negative prognostic factor for long-term survival in patients undergoing surgical …

Background The assessment of mitral regurgitation (MR) severity is often based on
echocardiographic criteria and clinical assessment. MRI can also quantify MR severity …

Methods: Among a total of 195 patients, 108 under-went isolated CABG, and 87 underwent
CABG with MVA. The study end-points included survival, degree of MR, and NYHA …

Objectives The clinical guidelines for asymptomatic patients with chronic mitral regurgitation
(MR) use the ejection fraction (EF) to trigger surgical referral. We hypothesized that the EF is …

Ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) is common after myocardial infarction. It results in a
significantly increased risk of congestive heart failure and death. The assessment of these …

Chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation rises from a multifactorial and dynamic etiology,
thereby achieving a durable repair remains still a challenge. Recurrences in some series …

Ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) is recognized as one of the complications of coronary
artery disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate the causes and surgical management of …

The ischemic mitral regurgitation is defined by a left ventricular muscle disease affecting the
function of normal mitral valve leaflets. This kind of mitral regurgitation is founded in about …