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.