Mitral regurgitation in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: The interplay of valve, ventricle, and atrium.

Dhont, Sebastiaan; van den Acker, Gitte; van Loon, Tim; Verbrugge, Frederik H; Verwerft, Jan; Deferm, Sébastien; Churchill, Timothy W; Mullens, Wilfried; Lumens, Joost; Bertrand, Philippe B (2024). Mitral regurgitation in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: The interplay of valve, ventricle, and atrium. (In Press). European journal of heart failure Oxford University Press 10.1002/ejhf.3231

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Mitral regurgitation (MR) is highly prevalent among patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Despite this combination being closely associated with unfavourable outcomes, it remains relatively understudied. This is partly due to the inherent heterogeneity of patients with HFpEF. To address this gap, dissecting HFpEF into mechanism-based phenotypes may offer a promising avenue for advancing our comprehension of these complex intertwined conditions. This review employs the validated CircAdapt model to explore the haemodynamic implications of moderate to severe MR across a well-defined spectrum of myocardial disease, characterized by impaired relaxation and reduced myocardial compliance. Both heart failure and mitral valve disease share overlapping symptomatology, primarily attributed to elevated pulmonary pressures. The intricate mechanisms contributing to these elevated pressures are multifaceted, potentially influenced by diastolic dysfunction, left atrial myopathy, and MR. Accurate evaluation of the haemodynamic and clinical impact of MR necessitates a comprehensive approach, taking into account the characteristics of both the left atrium and left ventricle, as well as their intricate interactions, which may currently be underemphasized in diagnostic practice. This holistic assessment is imperative for enhancing our understanding and refining therapeutic strategies within this patient cohort.

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