mitral regurgitation

Transcatheter Minimally Invasive Treatment of Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation

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Transcatheter Minimally Invasive Treatment of Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation

Click the blue text above to follow us. Valvular heart disease is a significant aspect of structural heart disease, withmitral regurgitation being the most common among them. Surveys indicate that the prevalence of mild, moderate, and severe mitral regurgitation in the United States is 19.2%, 1.6%, 0.3%, and 0.2%, respectively. It is estimated that over … Read more

Heart Failure with Functional Mitral Regurgitation: Is Medical Therapy Sufficient or Is Interventional Treatment Necessary?

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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