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