[Functional mitral insufficiency: a neglected vascular lesion?].
Functional mitral regurgitation is usually neglected during the course of dilated cardiomyopathies. However, functional mitral regurgitation is a sensitive marker of decreased survival. Recent development of treatments such as new surgical approach, permanent biventricular pacing and beta-blockade therapy lead to assess and treat more specifically the accompanying functional mitral regurgitation in congestive heart failure.
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Service de cardiologie, hôpital Beaujon, 100, bd Général-Leclerc, 92110 Clichy, France.
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D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004452:Echocardiography; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D011379:Prognosis
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists