title: Recommendations for Valve Replacement in Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation with Compromised Ventricle.
abstract: The unique features of ischemic mitral regurgitation may necessitate attention to certain points during mitral valve replacement (MVR). A few simple but practical recommendations are offered for concomitant or isolated MVR in this high-risk population which is often burdened by an extremely limited myocardial reserve.
authors.affiliation: Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara, Turkey. Electronic correspondence: kvural@tr.net.
authors.forename: Kerem M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Vural
mesh_terms: D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*