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Table 2 Postoperative data

From: Posterior mitral annuloplasty for enhancing mitral leaflet coaptation: using a strip designed for placement in the posterior annulus

Characteristic

Value

MR grade, at discharge

 

 0 (absent or trivial)

61 (81.4)

 +1 (mild)

7 (9.7)

 +2 (moderate)

3 (4.2)

 +3 (moderate to severe)

1 (1.4)

 +4 (severe)

0 (0)

MR grade, the latest

 

 0 (absent or trivial)

58 (80.6)

 +1 (mild)

6 (8.3)

 +2 (moderate)

7 (9.7)

 +3 (moderate to severe)

1 (1.4)

 +4 (severe)

0 (0)

MVA, cm2

2.7 ± 0.5

Index MVA, cm2/m2

1.7 ± 0.4

Valve gradient, mmHg

3.5 ± 1.2

Leaflet coaptation height, mm

12.8 ± 3.5

  1. Data are n (%) or mean ± SD
  2. MVA mitral valve orifice area, MR mitral valve regurgitation