Mitral valve regurgitation (MR) was assessed using tranthoracic echocardiography. MR was graded according to the percentage regurgitant jet area to the left atrium. Preoperative MR indicated a moderate degree in 29% and a se vere degree in 71
Mitral valve regurgitation (MR) was assessedusing tranthoracic echocardiography. MR wasgraded according to the percentage regurgitant jetarea to the left atrium. Preoperative MR indicated amoderate degree in 29% and a severe degree in 71