Heart Failure with Functional Mitral Regurgitation: Is Medical Therapy Sufficient or Is Interventional Treatment Necessary?
Author: Professor Tao Rong, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine The anatomical structure of the mitral valve includes leaflets, annulus, chordae tendineae, and papillary muscles. Its normal opening and closing play a crucial role in maintaining left ventricular systolic and diastolic function. Any structural or functional abnormalities in any part can lead … Read more