A Prospective Study on the Early Post Operative Outcome of Mitral Valve Repair – A Single Center Study

Abstract

Valvular heart disease is a major health problem in our country due to the increased incidence of rheumatic fever and poor compliance to penicillin. Most patients underwent mitral valve replacement for this condition but the morbidity and mortality were significant due to valve related and anticoagulation related complications. While percutaneous interventions offer acceptable results, their use is limited in mixed valvular heart disease. In our experience, mitral valve repair is superior to valve replacement across all age groups. There is decreased incidence of bleeding and thromboembolic events with an average of 7-day hospital stay and low operative mortality.