Clinical predictive factors of coronary stenosis in patients with high‑risk valvular heart disease who received diagnostic coronary angiography prior to cardiac valve surgery.

Valvular heart disease (VHD) may lead to morbidities and mortality due to heart failure or sudden death. Concomitant coronary artery disease (CAD) is a crucial condition that needs to be explored in patients with VHD prior to cardiac valve surgery as it may increase morbidity and mortality. Patient age >40 years and mitral regurgitation are key risk factors for CAD in patients with VHD.