The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2024
Surgical outcome of mitral valve surgery in atrial functional mitral regurgitation compared with degenerative etiology.
To analyze and compare the outcomes of mitral valve surgery for atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) and for degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR). ⋯ AFMR was associated with acceptable outcomes of mitral valve surgery, and mitral valve repair is a good treatment option. However, significantly more patients were in junctional rhythm after the maze procedure, needing more permanent pacemaker insertion.