Conclusion:
Our study shows that most patients that undergo the MitraClip procedure demonstrate reverse left ventricular remodeling and that there is a soft association between pre-GLS and reverse remodeling. Our findings support further prospective studies with larger sample size, diverse MR etiologies and various LV dysfunctional states to further characterize the association between GLS and reverse remodeling. A validated predictive association will then help guide clinical decision making regarding MitraClip candidacy.
Acknowledgements: We would like to thank the University of Colorado echocardiography laboratory staff for their technical support and Ruth “Lucy” Clark, from our Information Technology Department for her crucial support in data collection.
Funding : This research did not receive any grants from any funding agencies.