Adverse cardiac remodelling is the main determinant of patient prognosis in degenerative
valvular heart disease (VHD). However, to give an indication for valvular intervention …

The recommendations listed in this document are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive review was conducted on literature published through March 1, 2020. Searches …

Aim This executive summary of the valvular heart disease guideline provides
recommendations for clinicians to diagnose and manage valvular heart disease as well as …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of
mitral valve disease, both mitral stenosis and mitral regurgitation, starting with an overview …

Circulating biomarkers and imaging techniques provide independent and complementary
information to guide management of heart failure (HF). This consensus document by the …

Objectives: This study sought to examine the prognostic utility of left ventricular (LV) global
longitudinal strain (GLS) in asymptomatic patients with≥ III+ aortic regurgitation (AR), an …

Objectives This study sought to investigate whether left ventricular (LV) global longitudinal
strain (GLS) is associated with long-term outcome after mitral valve (MV) surgery for primary …

Mitral regurgitation is the second most common valvular disorder requiring surgical
intervention worldwide. This review summarizes the current understanding of primary …

Despite its high prevalence, little is known about mechanisms of mitral regurgitation in
degenerative mitral valve disease apart from the leaflet prolapse itself. Mitral valve is a …

Aim This executive summary of the valvular heart disease guideline provides
recommendations for clinicians to diagnose and manage valvular heart disease as well as …