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Mitral valve repair in rheumatic patients
P M Pomerantzeff1, C M Brandão, C M Faber
1Heart Institute, Hospital das Clínicas, Medical School, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
The Heart Surgery Forum
|February 15, 2001
Summary
Mitral valve repair for rheumatic mitral valve insufficiency shows favorable long-term outcomes. This study found satisfactory results, suggesting repair is a viable option for patients with this condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Cardiac Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
Background:
- Controversy exists regarding the efficacy of reparative techniques for rheumatic mitral valve disease.
- This study analyzes the long-term results of mitral valve repair in patients with rheumatic mitral valve insufficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the late outcomes of mitral valve repair in patients with rheumatic mitral valve insufficiency.
- To compare the results of mitral valve repair with historical data for mitral valve replacement.
Main Methods:
- 201 patients with rheumatic fever underwent mitral valve repair between March 1980 and December 1997.
- Various repair techniques were employed, including annuloplasty and leaflet resection, with combined techniques used in 46.8% of cases.
- Actuarial survival and event-free curves were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared by linear regression.
Main Results:
- In-hospital mortality was 2.0%. Late postoperative functional class was NYHA class 1 in 83.9% of patients.
- Actuarial survival was 93.9% at a mean follow-up of 125 months.
- Survival free from reoperation was 43.3% at 125 months, with significant differences observed based on age.
Conclusions:
- Mitral valve repair for rheumatic mitral valve insufficiency yields satisfactory late results.
- The outcomes of mitral valve repair in this cohort surpassed those reported for mitral valve replacement.
- Mitral valve repair is a beneficial option for managing rheumatic mitral valve insufficiency.
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