Outcomes after mitral valve surgery for rheumatic heart disease

Conclusion
In this large prospective cohort study we have demonstrated that adjusted long-term survival following RHD mitral valve repair surgery in Australia is no different to replacement and no different to non-RHD. Interpretation of valve surgery outcome requires careful consideration of patient factors that may also influence survival.

Source: Heart Asia - June 19, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Russell, E. A., Walsh, W. F., Reid, C. M., Tran, L., Brown, A., Bennetts, J. S., Baker, R. A., Tam, R., Maguire, G. P. Tags: Original research Source Type: research