Publications by authors named "Sarah R Eapen"
Secondary mitral regurgitation surgical management: a narrative review.
Cardiovasc Diagn Ther
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Moderate to severe mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common heart condition in the US, particularly secondary MR, which is linked to higher mortality and heart failure rehospitalization rates.
- The management of secondary MR is complicated due to various treatment options and a lack of consensus on the best approach, emphasizing the need to consider patient-specific factors.
- The review highlights the importance of echocardiographic parameters and myocardial viability when developing a framework for surgical management of secondary MR but concludes that more research is needed to refine patient selection for mitral valve interventions.