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[A case of mitral valvuloplasty with concomitant CABG in an aged patient]
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This study shows that mitral valvuloplasty combined with coronary artery bypass grafting is a safe and effective treatment for elderly patients with heart failure and mitral regurgitation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Elderly patients with heart failure often present with complex comorbidities.
- Severe mitral regurgitation, particularly due to posterior leaflet prolapse, can significantly contribute to heart failure symptoms.
- Coronary artery disease is a common co-existing condition in this demographic.
Observation:
- A 79-year-old male presented with mild heart failure symptoms.
- Echocardiography and left ventricular gram revealed severe mitral regurgitation secondary to posterior leaflet prolapse.
- Coronary angiography identified significant two-vessel coronary artery disease (LAD and RCA) without exertional symptoms.
Findings:
- The patient underwent quadrangular resection of the posterior mitral leaflet (McGoon's method) without annuloplasty, alongside a single coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) to the left anterior descending artery (LAD) using a saphenous vein.
- The postoperative recovery was uneventful.
- The patient's heart failure symptoms notably improved post-procedure.
Implications:
- Combined mitral valvuloplasty and CABG can be a viable therapeutic option for elderly patients with these combined cardiac conditions.
- This surgical approach may offer a safe and effective solution to improve heart failure management in the aging population.
- Further research could explore long-term outcomes and patient selection criteria for this combined procedure.
Abstract:
A 79-year-old man was referred to our hospital complaining of the manifestation of mild heart failure. Echo cardiography and LV gram showed sever mitral regurgitation by the prolapse of posterior leaflet. CAG revealed coronary artery disease affected two vessels (LAD and RCA) without symptoms. Quadrangular resection of posterior leaflet (McGoon's method) without annuloplasty and concomitant single CABG to the LAD using a saphenous vein were performed. Postoperative course was satisfactory and the manifestation of heart failure was diminished. Mitral valvuloplasty with concomitant CABG may be a safe and effective procedure in the treatment of aged patients.