Commentary: Isolated Native Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis: ‘Repair When Feasible’ as the Miracle Cure?

There is a need for a systematic assessment and quantification of the ‘repairability’ of mitral valve endocarditis. Repair of Isolated Native Mitral Valve Endocarditis: A Propensity Matched StudySeminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryVol. 34Issue 2PreviewIn the setting of chronic primary mitral regurgitation, the benefit of mitral valve repair over replacement is well established. However, data comparing outcomes for mitral valve surgery...