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[Mitral valve plasty. A 12-year material]

K Saatvedt1, R Haaverstad, A Karevold

  • 1Hjerteklinikken St. Elisabeth Regionsykehuset i Trondheim.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|June 20, 1996
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Mitral valve repair in 46 patients showed significant functional improvement within one year. Despite some early complications and mortality, the procedure effectively enhanced patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiac Valve Repair
  • Clinical Outcomes

Context:

  • Analysis of mitral valve repair outcomes at a single center.
  • Review of patient data from 1983-1995.
  • Focus on surgical techniques and postoperative results.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of mitral valve repair.
  • To assess short-term and long-term patient outcomes.
  • To analyze complications and mortality rates associated with the procedure.

Summary:

  • 46 patients underwent mitral valve repair, with pathologies including ischemic and rheumatic heart disease.
  • Various surgical techniques were employed, including annuloplasty and leaflet resection.
  • Early complications were noted, with a 30-day mortality rate of 6.5%.

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Impact:

  • Significant functional improvement (NYHA class) observed within one year post-surgery.
  • Demonstrates the long-term benefits of mitral valve repair in selected patients.
  • Provides insights into complication patterns and mortality risks in mitral valve surgery.