Table 1 Preoperative characteristics of 74 patients undergoing PMA for mitral valve regurgitation
Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
Male sex | 38 (51.4) |
Age, years | 61.5±14.2 |
BSA, M2 | 1.62 ± 0.19 |
NYHA III and IV | 51 (68.9) |
Preop LVEF, % | 54.3 ± 10.5 |
PAP, mmHg | 41.8 ± 15.7 |
Cause of MR | |
Degenerative | 55 (74.3) |
Rheumatic | 7 (9.5) |
Ischemic | 7 (9.5) |
Acute chord rupture | 4 (5.4) |
Chronic inflammation (myeloproliferative) | 1 (1.4) |
Preop MR grade | |
3+ (moderate to severe) | 34 (45.9) |
4+ (severe) | 40 (54.1) |