Left Ventricle Volume Affects the Result of Mitral Valve Surgery for Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy to Treat Congestive Heart Failure

Mitral valve surgery for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy to treat end-stage heart failure is relatively safe and effective in elective status. However, isolated mitral reconstruction without any other type of surgery may not suffice for an extremely enlarged LV.