Mitral valve surgery: wait and see vs. early operation.
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چکیده
Mitral valve repair represents the optimal surgical treatment for severe degenerative mitral regurgitation. According to the current guidelines, mitral repair is indicated in the presence of symptoms and/or signs of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. In asymptomatic patients with preserved LV function, surgery should be considered in the presence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and/or pulmonary hypertension. In asymptomatic patients with preserved LV function, normal pulmonary artery pressure, and no episodes of AF, surgical timing is still an object of debate. The controversial issue is whether, in those circumstances, a 'wait and see (watchful waiting)' approach should be followed or an 'early repair' policy should be preferred. Indeed, a randomized trial comparing the two strategies has never been performed. In the absence of evidence-based arguments definitely supporting any particular course of action, advantages, drawbacks, and requirements for both strategies will be discussed in this review on the basis of the most significant observational studies which have focused on this issue.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- European heart journal
دوره 34 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013