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. 2017 Nov 7;70(19):2421-2449.
doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.09.019. Epub 2017 Oct 18.

2017 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the Management of Mitral Regurgitation: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Task Force on Expert Consensus Decision Pathways

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2017 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the Management of Mitral Regurgitation: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Task Force on Expert Consensus Decision Pathways

Patrick T O'Gara et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. .
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    [No authors listed] [No authors listed] J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Feb 6;71(5):587. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.11.026. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018. PMID: 29406873 No abstract available.

Abstract

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a complex valve lesion that can pose significant management challenges for the cardiovascular clinician. This Expert Consensus Document emphasizes that recognition of MR should prompt an assessment of its etiology, mechanism, and severity, as well as indications for treatment. A structured approach to evaluation based on clinical findings, precise echocardiographic imaging, and when necessary, adjunctive testing, can help clarify decision making. Treatment goals include timely intervention by an experienced heart team to prevent left ventricular dysfunction, heart failure, reduced quality of life, and premature death.

Keywords: Expert Consensus Decision Pathway; echocardiography; mitral regurgitation; mitral valve; transcatheter; valve repair; valve surgery.

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