JACC. Heart failure
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JACC. Heart failure · Sep 2017
Observational StudyEvolution of Functional Mitral Regurgitation and Prognosis in Medically Managed Heart Failure Patients With Reduced Ejection Fraction.
The purpose of this study was to assess whether medical management may alter the severity of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) and its prognosis in patients who have heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). ⋯ Severe FMR was successfully treated with medication in almost 40% and was associated with prevention of left ventricular adverse remodeling and with an improved long-term prognosis.