Long-term follow-up of mitral valve regurgitation���Importance of mitral valve pathology and left ventricular function on survival Krister Lindmark, Stefan Söderberg, Dag Teien, Ulf Näslund International Journal of Cardiology Volume 137, Issue 2, Pages 145-150 (October 2009) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.06.037 Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Survival curve for patients with MR and for age- and sex matched controls from the general population. International Journal of Cardiology 2009 137, 145-150DOI: (10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.06.037) Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 A (upper panel): Age and sex adjusted survival. Ranges of LVESD. HR for 40–45 mm=1.3 (n.s) HR for 45–50 mm=1.5 (n.s.). HR for >50 mm 2.0 (p=0.012). B (lower panel): Age and sex adjusted survival. Ranges of EF. HR for EF 45–50%=1.3 (n.s). HR for 40–45%=1.28 (n.s). HR for EF<40%=2.5 (p=0.001). International Journal of Cardiology 2009 137, 145-150DOI: (10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.06.037) Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 A (upper panel): Age and sex adjusted survival. Degree of MR. B (lower panel): Age and sex adjusted survival. Degree of MR, also adjusted for mitral valve surgery. International Journal of Cardiology 2009 137, 145-150DOI: (10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.06.037) Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 Age and sex adjusted survival. Operated vs. Not operated. International Journal of Cardiology 2009 137, 145-150DOI: (10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.06.037) Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd Terms and Conditions
Fig. 5 Age and sex adjusted survival. Cause of MR. International Journal of Cardiology 2009 137, 145-150DOI: (10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.06.037) Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ireland Ltd Terms and Conditions