Mitral Valve Reconstruction in Chronic Heart Failure (CHF): Identification of Predictors for a Successful Therapy
Chronic Heart Failure, Mitral Insufficiency
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Chronic Heart Failure focused on measuring CHF, mitral insufficiency, conductance catheter, mitral valve repair
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age > 18 years old Dilatative Cardiomyopathy with LVEF < 35% NYHA III oder IV under maximal medical treatment Angiographic and hemodynamic MI > II° (LAP- mean pressure > 15-20 mmHg; LA v-wave-oder PCWP v-wave > 35 mmHg under exercise) Echocardiographic MI > II° At least 1 hospitalization for heart failure before OP Exclusion Criteria: Secondary Cardiomyopathy by vitium cordis Planned secondary procedure like CABG, aortic valve surgery, surgery of the tricuspid valve etc Inclusion in another trial Euro-Score > 30% Former valve operation or CABG
Sites / Locations
- Heart Center Leipzig GmbH, University Leipzig
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
1
2
Surgical mitral valve reconstruction
conservative treatment