Systematic Reductive Annuloplasty of the Mitral and Tricuspid Valves in Patients With End-Stage Ischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Reductive annuloplasty of mitral and tricuspid orifices performed at the time of myocardial revascularization could be beneficial in selective patients with ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Results indicate that this method should not be recognized as a valve repair, but ventricular repair procedure also.