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September 5, 2025CirculationOpen Access

Clinical Presentation and Outcomes After Surgery for Mitral Regurgitation: Real-World Insights From the MITRACURE International Registry

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DMDavid Messika‐ZeitounMCMichael ChuDBDenis Bouchard

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Overview

Retrospective analysis reveals clinical presentation and in-hospital mortality in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery, indicating improvements are needed.

Key Points

  • In-hospital mortality was 4.5% overall, highlighting significant risks in mitral valve surgery patients.
  • Only 3% of patients underwent early intervention, suggesting late referral for mitral regurgitation surgery.
  • The repair rate was 62% overall, pointing to potential improvements in management practices.
  • Common symptoms included congestive heart failure, affecting 30% of patients, emphasizing the need for earlier treatment.

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Messika‐Zeitoun et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23966b210217d6477c355https://doi.org/10.1161/circulationaha.124.073674
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