October 2024

Mitral valve replacement versus mitral valve repair outcomes in paediatric rheumatic heart disease: a meta-analysis

Mitral valve repair (MVr) in pediatric patients with rheumatic heart disease is now considered the optimal solution for severe mitral regurgitation. The rationale is that MVr is thought to be as durable as mechanical valve replacement (MVR) and is associated with better long-term survival and less long-term morbidity. The objective of the current meta-analysis was to examine the literature for evidence to support this...

Author(s): Mark Nelson Awori, Jonathan Alan Awori, Mohamednoor Ahmed, and Isaiah Nelson Awori