what are the Recommendations for Intervention for Rheumatic MS
(Continued)?
I n severely symptomatic patients (NYHA class III or IV) with severe rheumatic MS (mitral valve area ?1.5 cm2, Stage D) who have a suboptimal valve anatomy and who are not candidates for surgery or are at high risk for surgery, PMBC may be considered if it can be performed at a Comprehensive Valve Center.