Research on early surgery for asymptomatic mitral regurgitation

[Zoltania]

Adam Pick has posted a link on Twitter to a short interview by one of the authors of a recent paper entitled Asymptomatic degenerative mitral regurgitation repair: Validating guidelines for early intervention. The interview link is here: Patient Research Alert: Is Early Surgery Recommended for Asymptomatic Mitral Regurgitation?

The findings are that early surgery, before symptoms develop, has an excellent prognosis. In a study of 500 people:

• At 30 days after surgery, patient survival was 100%.
• Ten years after mitral valve surgery, no patients needed a second operation or re-operation.
• After 10 years, only 1% of patients had more than moderate mitral regurgitation.

I'm certainly glad to see these positive results!

 

[cp172]

I should have had mitral valve replaced at first sign of problem. I think more aggressive approach is best. Great info in study.

 

[dornole]

Me too that made my day!