Secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) refers to MR resulting from left ventricular or left atrial
remodeling. In ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy, left ventricular dilation (regional or …

Secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) has been extensively studied in heart failure due to
reduced ejection fraction. In contrast, the occurrence and the pathogenesis of secondary MR …

BACKGROUND: Comparisons of mitral valve repair with mitral valve replacement for
ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) have been limited by differences in preoperative and …

Background Ischemic mitral regurgitation is a condition characterized by mitral insufficiency
secondary to an ischemic left ventricle. Primarily, the pathology is the result of perturbation of …

The clip is introduced through a 24F sheath from the right femoral vein into the left atrium via
a transseptal puncture. It is then guided using a series of turning knobs and …

Mitral regurgitation remains the most common form of valve disease worldwide and given an
aging population with a significant proportion of secondary mitral regurgitation, a …

Acute mitral regurgitation (AMR) is a medical emergency which may lead to rapid clinical
deterioration and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The severity of the clinical …

Ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) has been associated with worse outcome myocardial
infarction. However, severity of mitral regurgitation (MR) and its impact on patients with ST …

In July of 2008, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute convened experts in
noninvasive cardiovascular imaging, outcomes research, statistics, and clinical trials to …

Abstract Background and Aim Ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) is a serious consequence
of coronary artery disease. The choice of the optimal surgical strategy remains debatable …