Mitral Annular Remodeling with Varying Degrees and Mechanisms of Chronic Mitral Regurgitation

Mitral annular remodeling is directly associated with MR severity and occurs in an asymmetric fashion, yet is not limited to one region of the annulus. Mechanism of MR plays a significant role in annular remodeling. Annular remodeling can occur independently of left ventricular remodeling.