How Long Can You Live After Mitral Valve Repair?
How Long Can You Live After Mitral Valve Repair? Median survival after MV ‐repair was 7.8 years, close to 8.5 years (95% CI : 8.2–9.4) in the age‐matched UK population (ratio 0.9). Rate of re‐operation for MV ‐dysfunction was 2.3% versus 2.5% (mitral valve replacement, P=1.0). What is the life expectancy after mitral valve repair?