Chapter 16 – Mitral Valve Disease

Question 0

Name the class I indications for mitral valve surgery in mitral regurgitation.

Answer 0

1. Symptomatic patients with acute severe MR

2. Chronic severe MR, NYHA functional class II-IV symptoms, in the absence of severe LV dysfunction (EF 40mm.

Question 1

Name the criteria for mild and severe mitral regurgitation.

Answer 1

Regurgitant volume: 60 mL
Regurgitant fraction: 1/3; 1/2
Regurgitant orifice area (ERO): < 0.2; >0.4cm^2