Open AccessLong-term outcomes after surgery for rheumatic mitral valve disease: valve repair versus mechanical valve replacement☆
Author(s) -
Joon Bum Kim,
Hee Jung Kim,
Duk Hwan Moon,
Sung Ho Jung,
Suk Jung Choo,
Cheol Hyun Chung,
Hyun Song,
Jae Won Lee
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejcts.2009.11.019
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , cardiology , mitral valve replacement , mitral regurgitation , mitral valve repair , surgery , mitral valve , complication , regurgitation (circulation) , proportional hazards model , valve replacement , cardiac surgery , stenosis
Although mitral valve (MV) repair is known to be superior to replacement in overall clinical outcomes, the appropriateness of valve repair for rheumatic MV disease remains controversial because of the risks of recurrent mitral dysfunction and the need for re-operation.
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