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[Mitral valvular disease].

Kiyoharu Nakano1

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Medical Center East, Tokyo, Japan.

Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
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Mitral valvular surgery trends show increased mitral valvuloplasty (MVP) and decreased mechanical valve replacement (MVR). Etiology and prolapse location impact prognosis after MVP for mitral regurgitation (MR).

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Cardiac Surgery

Context:

  • Review of surgical cases for mitral valvular disease.
  • Analysis of Japanese thoracic cardiovascular surgery registries over ten years.
  • Focus on data for informed consent in mitral valvular surgery.

Purpose:

  • To present current guidelines for percutaneous transluminal mitral commissurotomy (PTMC) and mitral regurgitation (MR) surgical indications.
  • To compare outcomes of mitral valve replacement (MVR) with bioprosthesis and mechanical valve prostheses.
  • To evaluate outcomes of mitral valvuloplasty (MVP) and factors influencing prognosis.

Summary:

  • Japanese registries indicate a rise in MVP and a decline in mechanical MVR.
  • Data on freedom from structural valve deterioration (MVR) and reoperation/recurrence (MVP) are presented.
  • Recent focus on differentiating Barlow disease and fibroelastic deficiency in MR, emphasizing etiology and prolapse location for MVP prognosis.

Impact:

  • Informed decision-making for patients undergoing mitral valvular surgery.
  • Guidance on prosthesis selection and surgical approach for mitral valve disease.
  • Improved understanding of prognostic factors in degenerative mitral valve disease, particularly for MVP.