Exercise Hemodynamic and Functional Capacity After Mitral Valve Replacement in Patients With Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: A Comparison of Mechanical Versus Biological Prostheses [Original Articles]

Conclusions In patients with ischemic mitral regurgitation, bioprostheses are associated with worse hemodynamic performance and reduced functional capacity, when compared with MVRm. Randomized studies with longer follow-up including quality of life and survival data are required to confirm these results.

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Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - January 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fino, C., Iacovoni, A., Pibarot, P., Pepper, J. R., Ferrero, P., Merlo, M., Galletti, L., Caputo, M., Ferrazzi, P., Anagnostopoulos, C., Cugola, D., Senni, M., Bellavia, D., Magne, J. Tags: Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Surgery, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research