Functional or secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) is associated with increased
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Mechanistically, secondary MR is attributable to an …

Mitral valve disease is a frequent cause of heart failure and death. Emerging evidence
indicates that the mitral valve is not a passive structure, but—even in adult life—remains …

The “Guidelines on the Management of Valvular Heart Disease” were initially published as
the “Guidelines on Non-pharmacological Treatment of Valvular Heart Disease” in 2002 …

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a complex valve lesion that can pose significant management
challenges. This expert consensus decision pathway emphasizes that recognition of MR …

Valvular regurgitation has long been recognized as an important cause of morbidity and
mortality. Although the physical examination can alert the clinician to the presence of …

The ACC and the AHA have long been involved in the joint development of practice
guidelines designed to assist healthcare providers in the management of selected …

The ACC and the AHA have long been involved in the joint development of practice
guidelines designed to assist healthcare providers in the management of selected …

Mitral regurgitation affects more than 2 million people in the USA. The main causes are
classified as degenerative (with valve prolapse) and ischaemic (ie, due to consequences of …

Background—Myocardial infarction (MI) can directly cause ischemic mitral regurgitation
(IMR), which has been touted as an indicator of poor prognosis in acute and early phases …

Ventricular remodelling describes structural changes in the left ventricle in response to
chronic alterations in loading conditions, with three major patterns: concentric remodelling …