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There is a significant trend of a gradually increasing proportion of patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR) over the last 10 years ( p < 0.001).
There is a significant trend of a gradually increasing proportion of patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR) over the last 10 years ( p < 0.001).
The substantial reduction in the prevalence of coronary artery disease and renal failure (chronic and acute) in more recently operated patients is an important trend that was noticed in our study population.