Predictors of Postoperative Left Ventricular Function in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Repair for Severe Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation

The aim of the study is to investigate whether a predictive score (combination of several validated predictors) better predicts postoperative left ventricular function than any single predictor in patients undergoing mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation.

A single center, prospective cohort study

Inclusion criteria:

• Age 18- 85 years
• Patients with severe degenerative mitral regurgitation undergoing mitral valve repair at our institution

Exclusion criteria:

• Functional or ischemic mitral regurgitation
• Presence of relevant (symptomatic) Coronary Artery Disease
• Inability of exercising on semi supine bicycle