Hellenic journal of cardiology : HJC = Hellēnikē kardiologikē epitheōrēsē
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Right ventricular (RV) remodelling may be an important determinant of clinical outcome in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery for mitral regurgitation. In the present study we hypothesised that, compared to valve replacement, mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation may result in better RV remodelling, as assessed by real-time, three-dimensional echocardiography (RT3DE). ⋯ Mitral valve repair leads to more favourable reverse RV remodelling, assessed by RT3DE, compared to valve replacement. This may have important clinical implications.