Within a cohort of >600 000 individuals without prior mitral valve intervention, 5.9%–6.8% and 1.6%–1.7% of men and women, had moderate and severe MR. Like severe MR, at the time of investigation, ...

A complete TEE evaluation is necessary for a detailed assessment of the mitral valve anatomy in order to evaluate the feasibility of the percutaneous procedure. Important parameters to achieve are ...

Mitral valve surgery is used to treat both primary and secondary MR. Surgery, whether mitral valve repair or replacement, has been the standard of care in treating patients with primary ...