Comparative results of repair of ischemic mitral regurgitation [IMR]: conventional against trans-septal approach

ABSTRACT

Objective Ischemic mitral regurgitation is common and increases mortality, even when mild. [American Heart Association] AHA and European association have both stressed the need of mitral valve repair in patients with moderate or more regurgitation. The aim of this study was to compare the results with the conventional and right atrial trans-septal approach of mitral valve repair in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation [IMR]