Preoperative Three-Dimensional Valve Analysis Predicts Recurrent Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation After Mitral Annuloplasty [1]
3D echo was used to preoperatively assess the likelihood of recurrent MR after ring annuloplasty for ischemic MR. Recurrence was asssociated with P3 tethering angle greater than 29.9 degrees (accuracy 92%). The authors suggest that valve replacement rather than ring annuloplasty should be considered in such patients.
Source name:
Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Subspecialty(ies):
Cardiac [5]
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