Ischemic mitral regurgitation: problem extent in cardiovascular surgery clinic.

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence, etiology, mechanisms and severety of all cases of MR, including IMR, in the patients population with suspected or proved CAD before coronary arteries evaluation and surgery or intervention.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: The study prospectively included 370 patients with verified or suspected (angina pectoris suspicion or manifested CHF) CAD of all clinical forms (stable, unstable, post-AMI, prior revascularization, etc.).