Background—In asymptomatic patients with≥ 3+ mitral regurgitation and preserved left
ventricular (LV) ejection fraction who underwent mitral valve surgery, we sought to discover …

We sought to study the prognostic utility of serum brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in patients
with significant primary mitral regurgitation (MR) and preserved left ventricular (LV) ejection …

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 …

Objectives To identify the determinants and the impact on outcome of brain natriuretic
peptide (BNP) in asymptomatic patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR). Method …

The timing for surgical treatment in patients with primary organic severe mitral valve
regurgitation and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) systolic is a challenge …

The optimal treatment strategy for asymptomatic patients with severe mitral valve
regurgitation (MR) and preserved left ventricular (LV) function is challenging. This …

Objectives: We investigated whether global longitudinal strain (GLS) is a better predictor of
clinical events after surgery for mitral regurgitation (MR) than conventional parameters …

Aims There are very few data regarding the assessment and prognostic value of left
ventricular contractile reserve (LVCR) in asymptomatic patients with primary mitral …

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to determine the independent and additive
prognostic value of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in patients with severe asymptomatic …

Background This study was performed to determine whether strain can supplement the
ability of left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (LVEF) to predict postoperative ventricular …