scholarly journals Long-term outcome after transcatheter mitral annuloplasty for secondary mitral regurgitation

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Lavall ◽  
J Bruns ◽  
S Stoebe ◽  
A Hagendorff ◽  
U Laufs

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background The long-term effects of transcatheter mitral valve annuloplasty (TMVA) for secondary mitral regurgitation is unknown. Purpose We studied the clinical outcome and the effects on left ventricular (LV) function and remodeling and on mitral regurgitation (MR) severity after TMVA using the Carillon annuloplasty device. Methods We analyzed 33 consecutive patients with symptomatic MR who were treated with TMVA at Leipzig University Hospital between 2012 and 2018. Echocardiography was performed before TMVA and at follow-up. MR severity was quantitatively assessed by regurgitant volume (calculated as LV total stroke volume – LV forward stroke volume) and regurgitant fraction (calculated as regurgitant volume / LV total stroke volume). Results Mean age was 80 ± 10 years, 19 patients were women. A Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) score of 8.1 ± 7.2% indicated high risk status for mitral valve surgery. In 26 patients, mitral regurgitation resulted from LV remodeling and LV dysfunction, 7 suffered from left atrial dilatation. LV ejection fraction at baseline was 38% (30-49%; median, interquartile range). During a mean follow-up time of 45 ± 20 months, 17 patients died, 2 patients withdraw consent, and 4 patients were lost. Of the remaining patients, 4 were hospitalized for decompensated heart failure, and 2 underwent additional transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair. At follow-up, NYHA functional class improved from 95% in class III/IV at baseline to 70% in class I/II with no patients in NYHA class IV (p < 0.0001). Mitral regurgitant volume was reduced from 27mL (25-42mL) to 8mL (3-17mL) (p = 0.035) and regurgitant fraction from 43% (32-54%) to 11% (8-24%) (p = 0.020). LV end-diastolic volume index (92mL/m2 (71-107mL/m2) vs. 67mL/m2 (46-101mL/m2), p = 0.084) and end-systolic volumes index (51mL/m2 (44-69mL/m2) vs. 32mL/m2 (20-53mL/m2), p = 0.037) decreased. Thus, total stroke volume remained similar (38mL/m2 (33-43mL/m2) vs. 33mL/m2 (26-44mL/m2), p = 0.695) while LV ejection fraction increased (43% (31-49%) vs. 54% (46-57%), p = 0.032). Forward stroke volume, heart rate and forward cardiac output remained unchanged. Blood pressure was similar at baseline and at follow-up. Conclusion. Among high risk patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve annuloplasty for symptomatic secondary MR, mortality was about 50% at 4 years. In the surviving patients, reduced MR severity was associated with fewer heart failure symptoms, reverse LV remodeling and improved LV function.

2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azman Ates ◽  
Yahya �nl� ◽  
Ibrahim Yekeler ◽  
Bilgehan Erkut ◽  
Yavuz Balci ◽  
...  

Purpose: To evaluate long-term survival and valve-related complications as well as prognostic factors for mid- and long-term outcome after closed mitral commissurotomy, covering a follow-up period of 14 years. Material and Methods: Between 1989 and 2003, 36 patients (28 women and 8 men, mean age 28.8 6.1 years) underwent closed mitral commissurotomy at our institution. The majority of patients were in New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class IIB, III, or IV. Indication for closed mitral commissurotomy was mitral stenosis. Closed mitral commissurotomy was undertaken with a Tubbs dilator in all cases. Median operating time was 2.5 hours 30 minutes. Results: After closed mitral commissurotomy, the mitral valve areas of these patients were increased substantially, from 0.9 to 2.11 cm2. No further operation after initial closed mitral commissurotomy was required in 86% of the patients (n = 31), and NYHA functional classification was improved in 94% (n = 34). Postoperative complications and operative mortality were not seen. Follow-up revealed restenosis in 8.5% (n = 3) of the patients, minimal mitral regurgitation in 22.2% (n = 8), and grade 3 mitral regurgitation in 5.5% (n = 2) patients. No early mortality occurred in closed mitral commissurotomy patients. Reoperation was essential for 5 patients following closed mitral commissurotomy; 2 procedures were open mitral commissurotomies and 3 were mitral valve replacements. No mortality occurred in these patients. Conclusions: The mitral valve area was significantly increased and the mean mitral valve gradient was reduced in patients after closed mitral commissurotomy. Closed mitral commissurotomy is a safe alternative to open mitral commissurotomy and balloon mitral commissurotomy in selected patients.


Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raphaël Fontaine ◽  
Denis Bouchard ◽  
Philippe Demers ◽  
Raymond Cartier ◽  
Michel Carrier ◽  
...  

Introduction: Chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation (MR) has been associated with poor long-term survival. Suboptimal midterm results have been a growing concern in the surgical community. In recent years, our approach to repair those valves has evolved to a standardized technique using complete, rigid and small annuloplasty rings. This study aims to compare this systematic approach with our prior experience from 1996 –2001 where recurrent MR rate was high. Methods: 129 patients underwent repair for pure ischemic mitral valve regurgitation between 2002 and 2005 at our institution. Of these patients, 99 had clinical and echographic follow-up. These patients were compared to the 1996 –2001 cohort of 73 patients. Results: Preoperatively, 84% of patients were in NYHA class III or IV, 17% had moderate MR, 83% had moderate-severe to severe MR. Sixteen were redo operations, mostly of previous CABG. All patients except one were treated with a complete rigid ring (Annuloflo 46.5%, Physioring 34.9%, Etlogix 13.9%, others 3.8%). Ring size was: 24 (0.8%); 26 (55.8%); 28 (38%); or 30 (4.5%). Mortality was 8.5% at 30 days, 14.7% at 1 year and 17.8% at 2 years. Immediate postoperative regurgitation was absent or trace in all patients. Freedom from reoperation was 97%. Mean postoperative NYHA class was 1.15 at a mean follow-up of 28 months. Recurrent moderate mitral regurgitation (2+) was 15.34%, severe mitral regurgitation (3+ to 4+) was 13.4% at a mean follow-up of 16 months. In the 73 patients from the period 1996 –2001 at the same echo follow-up time, the moderate and severe recurrence were: 37% and 21%. The decrease in the recurrence rate was highly significant (p=0.001). Conclusion: A more standardized approach to ischemic mitral valve repair has improved the high recurrence rate previously reported by our group. Long-term follow-up is necessary to confirm these findings.


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Horinouchi ◽  
T Nagai ◽  
Y Ohno ◽  
T Murakami ◽  
J Miyamoto ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) results in an immediate and greater aortic pressure gradient improvement in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis (AS), and induces early left ventricular (LV) mass regression, which may be related to favorable effects on the mid to long term outcomes. However, the extent of LV mass regression after unloading of chronic pressure overload is varying, and its determinants are still unknown. Thus, the study aims to identify echocardiographic determinants of LV mass regression following TAVI. Methods We retrospectively screened all TAVI procedures in symptomatic AS from 2017 to 2019, and selected 74 successful TAVI cases that had serial echocardiographic studies both at the baseline and at the mid-term follow-up (4 to 6 months after the procedure). Through the digitalized medical records, clinical and echocardiographic data as well as angiographic grading (0-3) of post-procedure paravalvular leakage (PVL) were obtained. LV mass was calculated by using Cube formula. Thus, the extent of LV mass regression was defined as the differences of left ventricular mas index (LVMI) between at the baseline and at the follow-up (ΔLVMI). Quantification of the baseline mitral valve regurgitant volume was performed by stroke volume method with pulmonic site measurement on the assumption of no pre-existing intra/extra cardiac shunt. Cases with prior mitral valve replacement were excluded. Results At the post-procedure angiogram, only 3 cases had significant PVL (grade 2≤). At the mid-term follow–up, average LVMI decreased significantly from the baseline (165 ± 38 g/m2vs 140 ± 37 mg/ m2, P < 0.0001) and 57 cases (70%) experienced the reduction of LVMI, although average relative wall thickness (2 × posterior wall thickness/left ventricular diastolic dimension) did not change (0.565 ± 0.135 vs 0.586 ± 0.168, P = 0.314). Among the baseline clinical and echocardiographic variables, the baseline peak A wave velocity, E/A ratio, mitral valve regurgitant volume and LVMI revealed simple correlation with ΔLVMI (γ=-0.298, p = 0.0188;γ=0.251, P = 0.0417;γ=0.354, p = 0.0041;γ=0.375, p < 0.0010; respectively), whereas no correlation was observed in angiographic PVL grade. Stepwise multiple regression analysis demonstrated baseline mitral valve regurgitant volume and LVMI as the determinants of ΔLVMI (β=0.344, p = 0.032; β=0.335 P < 0.0001; respectively). Conclusions Pre-existing mitral regurgitation has an impact on the mid–term left ventricular mass regression following TAVI. In severe AS, mitral regurgitation might be functioning as an afterload adjuster, and thus, produces protective effects on LV structure.


2020 ◽  
pp. 021849232097076
Author(s):  
Somchai Waikittipong

Aim This retrospective study was undertaken to evaluate the long-term outcomes of mitral valve repair in rheumatic patients. Methods From 2003 to 2019, 151 patients (mean age 26.5 ± 14.9 years; 68.9% female) underwent mitral valve repair. Fifty-three (35.1%) had atrial fibrillation, and 79 (52.3%) were in New York Heart Association class III/IV. Pure mitral regurgitation was present in 109 (72.2%) patients, pure stenosis in 9 (6%), and mixed regurgitation and stenosis in 33. Results Three (2%) patients died postoperatively and 4 (2.6%) were lost during follow-up. Mean follow-up was 90.5 ± 55.6 months. There were 22 (14.8%) late deaths. Actuarial survival at 5, 10, and 15 years was 90.7% ± 2.5%, 83.5% ± 3.6%, and 76.5 ± 6.1%, respectively. Twelve (8.5%) patients underwent reoperation. Freedom from reoperation at 5, 10, and 15 years was 96.1% ± 1.7%, 89.8% ± 3.2%, and 82.3% ± 6.1%, respectively. Forty-two (29.2%) patients developed recurrent mitral regurgitation. Freedom from recurrence of mitral regurgitation at 5, 10, and 15 years was 70.9% ± 4.3%, 56% ± 5.9%, and 53.3% ± 6.4%, respectively. Eighty-one (56.6%) patients were and free from all events during follow-up. Freedom from all events at 5, 10, and 15 years was 64.8% ± 4.1%, 48.6% ± 5.3%, and 43.7% ± 5.8%, respectively. Conclusions Although rheumatic mitral valve repair is associated with late recurrence of mitral regurgitation, it has benefits in selected patients, especially children and young patients who want to avoid the lifelong risks of anticoagulation. Long-term follow-up is essential in these patients.


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (27) ◽  
pp. 2206-2214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annelieke H J Petrus ◽  
Olaf M Dekkers ◽  
Laurens F Tops ◽  
Eva Timmer ◽  
Robert J M Klautz ◽  
...  

Abstract Aims Recurrent mitral regurgitation (MR) has been reported after mitral valve repair for functional MR. However, the impact of recurrent MR on long-term survival remains poorly defined. In the present study, mortality-adjusted recurrent MR rates, the clinical impact of recurrent MR and its determinants were studied in patients after mitral valve repair with revascularization for functional MR in the setting of ischaemic heart disease. Methods and results Long-term clinical and echocardiographic outcome was evaluated in 261 consecutive patients after restrictive mitral annuloplasty and revascularization for moderate to severe functional MR, between 2000 and 2014. The cumulative incidence of recurrent MR ≥ Grade 2, assessed by competing risk analysis, was 9.6 ± 1.8% at 1-year, 20.3 ± 2.5% at 5-year, and 27.6 ± 2.9% at 10-year follow-up. Cumulative survival was 85.8% [95% confidence interval (CI) 81.0–90.0] at 1-year, 67.3% (95% CI 61.1–72.6%) at 5-year, and 46.1% (95% CI 39.4–52.6%) at 10-year follow-up. Age, preoperative New York Heart Association Class III or IV, a history of renal failure, and recurrence of MR expressed as a time-dependent variable [HR 3.28 (1.87–5.75), P < 0.001], were independently associated with an increased mortality risk. Female gender, a history of ST-elevation myocardial infarction, a preoperative QRS duration ≥120 ms, a higher preoperative MR grade, and a higher indexed left ventricular end-systolic volume were independently associated with an increased likelihood of recurrent MR. Conclusion Mitral valve repair for functional ischaemic MR resulted in a low incidence of recurrent MR with favourable clinical outcome up to 10 years after surgery. Presence of recurrent MR at any moment after surgery proved to be independently associated with an increased risk for mortality.


Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masaro Nakae ◽  
Satoshi Kainuma ◽  
Koichi Toda ◽  
Shigeru Miyagawa ◽  
Daisuke Yoshioka ◽  
...  

Introduction: CABG is considered the standard treatment for patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM). However, it remains unknown who would achieve postoperative LV function recovery after CABG. Furthermore, the relationship of postoperative LV function recovery with long-term outcomes remains unclear. Hypothesis: In patients with ICM who undergo CABG, postoperative LV function recovery, which would be influenced by degree of LV remodeling at baseline, is associated with improved outcomes. Methods: This multicenter retrospective study comprised 490 cases with LVEF of ≤40% who underwent CABG between 1993 and 2015. Clinical follow-up was completed in 467 cases (95%), with a mean follow-up of 65±46 months (range, 0-266). A total of postoperative echocardiographic assessments were carried with an average number of 3.7±2.4. LV function recovery was defined as LVEF ≥35% at more than one exam. Association of LV function recovery with mortality after adjustments for clinically relevant covariates was estimated using Cox proportional hazard model. Pre- and intraoperative associates of LV function recovery were identified using logistic regression model. Results: During follow-up, there were 203 mortalities (41%) and overall 10-year survival was 45%. LV function recovery was found in 368 cases (75%), while not in 122 (25%). Overall 10-year survival was significantly higher in patients who achieved LV function recovery as compared with those who did not achieve it (52% vs. 23%). Multivariate analysis identified LV function recovery was independently associated with decreased overall mortality (adjusted HR 0.40, p<0.0001). Preoperative LVDs (adjusted OR 0.92, p<0.0001), eGFR (adjusted OR 1.12, p=0.016) and revascularization using bilateral internal thoracic arteries (BITA) (adjusted OR 2.81, p=0.018) are the independent predictors of LV function recovery. Conclusions: Among patients with ICM who underwent CABG, 75% achieved substantial postoperative LV function recovery, in association with better long-term survival, as compared with the remaining 25% of patients who did not achieve it. Preoperative less LV remodeling and preserved renal function as well as revascularization with use of BITA might be associated with LV function recovery.


2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 180-186
Author(s):  
Bettina Pfannmueller ◽  
Martin Misfeld ◽  
Alexander Verevkin ◽  
Jens Garbade ◽  
David M Holzhey ◽  
...  

Abstract OBJECTIVES Non-leaflet resection techniques including loop chordal replacement are being used with increasing frequency, but the long-term results of these techniques are still unknown. The aim of this study was to compare the long-term results of loop neochord replacement with leaflet resection techniques in patients undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve (MV) repair for MV prolapse. METHODS Between 1999 and 2014, 2134 consecutive MV prolapse patients underwent minimally invasive MV repair with isolated loop (n = 1751; 82.1%) or resection techniques (n = 383, 17.9%) at our institution. Follow-up data were available for 86% of patients with a mean follow-up time of 6.1 ± 4.3 years. RESULTS The 30-day mortality was 0.8% for all patients (loop: 0.7%, resection: 1.6%; P = 0.09). Leaflet resection was associated with more moderate or more mitral regurgitation on predischarge echocardiography (P = 0.003). The 1-, 5- and 10-year survival rates were 98 ± 1%, 95 ± 1% and 86 ± 2% for the loop technique versus 97 ± 1%, 92 ± 1% and 81 ± 2% for resection patients, respectively (P = 0.003). Significant predictors for late mortality were MV repair technique (P = 0.004), left ventricular ejection fraction (P &lt; 0.001), age (P &lt; 0.001) and myocardial infarction (P &lt; 0.001). Freedom from MV reoperation at 1, 5 and 10 years was 98 ± 1%, 97 ± 1%, 97 ± 1% and 97 ± 1%, 97 ± 1%, 96 ± 1% for patients operated on with the loop technique and leaflet resection (P = 0.4). CONCLUSIONS In our patient cohort, MV repair with loop chordal replacement is associated with less early recurrent mitral regurgitation and very good long-term results when compared to classical leaflet resection techniques for MV prolapse and is therefore an excellent option for such patients.


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Sharma ◽  
A Radhakrishnan ◽  
S Brown ◽  
J May ◽  
N Zia ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Ischaemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) confers a poor prognosis. Transcatheter intervention may improve survival but benefit is likely to depend on severity of IMR relative to LV remodelling following myocardial infarction (MI). In theory, those with “discordant” IMR (significant regurgitant volume without severe LV dilatation or impairment), are expected to benefit most from mitral intervention. While subcategorization may help to inform treatment, there are no data on post-MI patients in this respect. Purpose To determine the incidence of discordant & concordant IMR categorised on echocardiography post-MI and impact on outcomes. Methods 1000 consecutive patients admitted to our hospital with myocardial infarction who underwent coronary angioplasty were included. Early inpatient TTE was performed by accredited echocardiographers using standard multiparametric quantification. Using TTE parameters, 4 subgroups were identified (figure) according to the degree of MR relative to LV remodelling. Thresholds were based on European guidelines (± 2SD from normal) and median value among survivors for vena contracta (VC): – LVEF: 52% (♂), 54% (♀) – Indexed LV end diastolic volume (LVEDVi): 74ml/m2 (♂), 61ml/m2 (♀) – Effective regurgitant orifice area (EROA) ≥0.2cm2 – Regurgitant volume (RVol) ≥30ml – VC ≥0.5cm Results MR was seen in 294/1000 patients (29.4%) with a severity of mild (76%), moderate (21%) and severe (3%). Concordant and discordant IMR were each seen in 16/294 (5%) of IMR patients post-MI. After a mean follow up of 3.2 years, IMR patients had a 3% rate of heart failure (HF) within 1 year and 19% mortality. Non-survivors had significantly worse IMR (PISA 0.65±0.25cm vs 0.54±0.19cm; p=0.033; VC 0.63±0.25cm vs 0.49±0.18cm; p=0.014), worse LV function (LVEF 44±17% vs 51±13%; p&lt;0.001), larger LV (LVEDVi 67±23ml/m2 vs 60±22ml/m2; p=0.032) and larger indexed LA volume (LAVi) (44±22ml vs 35±15ml; p&lt;0.001). Those with concordant IMR had the worst survival (50%) although almost 1 in 5 of those with discordant MR died within the follow up period (19%). Using multivariable Cox regression, significant predictors of mortality included LVEF (p&lt;0.001; HR 0.96, 0.94–0.98) and LAVi (p&lt;0.001; HR 1.02, 1.01–1.03) but not LVEDVi. Conclusion 1) Significant predictors of mortality in IMR include LA dilatation and decline in LVEF, but not LV dilatation. 2) Although discordant severe IMR is uncommon following MI, mortality if left untreated remains high. Attention should be paid to early selection of this cohort for intervention. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None


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