Three‐Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiographic Study of Aortic‐Mitral Valve Coupling after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Abstract

The results of this study show that CABG does not cause an acute change in the geometry of AMC. Improved left ventricular function might increase the closing force of the MV, leading to decreased MR after CABG alone. MR significantly improved after CABG alone without MV treatment in the present study. This result may help to guide surgeons in choosing the optimal surgical methods for individual patients.