Mitral regurgitation surgery in heart failure due to ischemic cardiomyopathy: a 24-year experience.
Abstract
The long-term benefits of mitral regurgitation (MR) surgery in ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) are controversial. Herein are reported the results and trends of this surgical approach over the past 24-year period.Patients were identified in refractory heart failure due to ICM with NYHA functional class III/IV symptoms, left ventricular ejection fraction < or =35% and MR who underwent mitral surgery between 1979 and 2002. The early and late outcomes...
Paper Details
Title
Mitral regurgitation surgery in heart failure due to ischemic cardiomyopathy: a 24-year experience.
Published Date
May 1, 2008
Journal
Volume
17
Issue
3
Pages
251 - 60
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