A Change in Perspective: Results for Ischemic Mitral Valve Repair Are Similar to Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Disease

Despite the multiple comorbidities that afflict patients with ischemic MR, mitral valve repair for ischemic and degenerative disease produces comparable and satisfactory outcomes. An aggressive approach to repair of functional ischemic MR, including treatment of tethering, leads to durable results.