From: Minimally invasive mitral valve repair for degenerative etiology: a comparative study
 | Group 1 (n = 80) | Group 2 (n = 135) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
MV gradient (6months) | 3 (2-4) | 4 (3-4) | 0.002 |
MV gradient (12 months) | 3 (3-3.5) | 4 (3-5) | < 0.001 |
MR (6 months) | Â | Â | 0.43 |
 Moderate | 4 (5%) | 3 (2.22%) |  |
MR (12 months) | Â | Â | 0.50 |
 Mild to moderate | 2 (2.5%) | 2 (1.48%) |  |
 Severe | 2 (2.5%) | 1 (0.74%) |  |
MV reoperation (12 months) | 3 (3.75%) | 1 (0.74%) | 0.15 |