ESC Congress 2026 Abstract
Mitral valve repair is linked to better survival than replacement
In an observational study of 19,844 patients, valve replacement was linked to a hazard ratio of 1.87 for death compared with repair.In an observational study of 19,844 patients, valve replacement was linked to a hazard ratio of 1.87 for death compared with repair.
Cohort · 19,844 peopleInterventions
Who was studied19,844 patients undergoing mitral valve repair or replacement, against repair
What changedAll-cause mortality was higher with replacement than repair (adjusted HR 1.87, 95% CI 1.70–2.07)
The catchUnmeasured health differences between patients may have influenced surgical decisions
