Standardized papillary muscle relocation for type IIIb secondary mitral regurgitation improves 2-year outcome.
Jonas PauschTatiana M Sequeira GrossOliver D BhadraXiaoqin HuaLisa MüllerLenard ConradiHermann ReichenspurnerEvaldas GirdauskasPublished in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2022)
Additional PMR to treat SMR type IIIb resulted in an improved 2-year outcome in comparison to isolated annuloplasty. PMR specifically addressing mitral leaflet tethering represents a valid therapeutic option for heart failure patients with SMR type IIIb.