Results of mitral valve repair for severe degenerative mitral insufficiency

Babenko S.I.; Sachkov A.S.; Titov D.A.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/kardio20261903121

Babenko S.I.

Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-2621-4504

Sachkov A.S.

Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-7796-4292

Titov D.A.

Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-0943-5727

Results of mitral valve repair for severe degenerative mitral insufficiency

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Babenko S.I., Sachkov A.S., Titov D.A.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2026;19(3): 21‑26

DOI: 10.17116/kardio20261903121

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Babenko SI, Sachkov AS, Titov DA. Results of mitral valve repair for severe degenerative mitral insufficiency. Russian Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2026;19(3):21‑26. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/kardio20261903121

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Abstract:

Mitral valve reconstruction is preferable for severe degenerative mitral insufficiency due to advantages over valve replacement regarding lifelong anticoagulation in patients with sinus rhythm, long-term survival and preservation of left ventricular function. The aim of the study was to analyze the results of mitral valve reconstruction for degenerative insufficiency considering etiological features. In centers with extensive experience, success rate is about 95%. Transcatheter technologies, in particular MitraClip, are becoming a good alternative to open surgery, especially for high risk patients. However, results of these surgeries are still far from ideal. Impeccable diagnosis and careful patient selection limit widespread use of this method.

Keywords:

mitral valve

degenerative valve disease

mitral regurgitation

mitral valve repair

Authors:

Babenko S.I.

Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-2621-4504

Sachkov A.S.

Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-7796-4292

Titov D.A.

Bakoulev National Medical Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Moscow, Russia

ORCID: 0000-0002-0943-5727

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20.05.2025

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11.08.2025

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