Long-Term Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair Based on Prolapse Location in Adults with Mitral Valve Prolapse

What this Trial Is About

Mitral insufficiency MI is a common heart valve problem that affects many adults, especially those over 75 years old. It is a leading cause of valve disease in Europe, often caused by mitral valve prolapse. This research observes how the location of mitral valve prolapse influences the long-term results after mitral valve repair surgery, which is the standard treatment for symptomatic MI. The study follows patients who underwent mitral valve surgery between 1988 and 2011. It investigates how the site of the prolapsewhether affecting one or both leaflets of the mitral valvemay impact surgical outcomes over time. The research collects data from clinical evaluations and echocardiography performed when the patients were initially diagnosed. Participants are monitored for survival, measured from the date of surgery until death or the last known follow-up within six months. The study assesses long-term outcomes based on valve geometry and prolapse location. No new treatments are given, and the study mainly involves reviewing past surgery cases and clinical records to understand prognosis.

Prognostic Impact of the Location of Mitral Valve Prolapse on the Long-term Results of Mitral Plasty