Benefits of mitral valve repair over replacement in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ettorino Di Tommaso Filippo RapettoGustavo A GuidaMustafa ZakkarVito Domenico Bruno

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2021)

MV surgery is a safe and effective procedure for the elderly. MV repair demonstrated better short-term outcomes compared to replacement. Long-term survival rates are significantly better after repair.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
middle aged
community dwelling
coronary artery bypass
coronary artery disease
atrial fibrillation