Clinical Research in Cardiology
Most moderate or severe mitral leaks lacked valve-flap disease
Among moderate or severe mitral leaks, 68.5% involved widening of the valve’s supporting ring or changes in the main pumping chamber.Among moderate or severe mitral leaks, 68.5% involved widening of the valve’s supporting ring or changes in the main pumping chamber.
Cohort · 216 peoplePopulations
Who was studied216 adults with moderate or severe mitral regurgitation
What changedAmong moderate or severe mitral leaks, absence of valve-flap disease was more common (68.5%) than its presence
The catchMitral leak severity was judged mainly qualitatively, risking misclassification of moderate or severe cases