Mitral Regurgitation

People with Functional Mitral Regurgitation are asked to participate in a research study being conducted by Montefiore Medical Center.

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

  • Are a male or female at least 18 years of age
  • Have moderate to severe (3+) or severe (4+) functional mitral regurgitation
  • Are a candidate for annuloplasty
  • Are symptomatic despite guideline directed medical therapy

You may NOT participate in this study if you:

  • Have any planned cardiac surgery within the next 12 months
  • Are on a waiting list for a transplant or have had a prior heart transplant
  • Have had carotid surgery within 30 days
  • Have renal insufficiency
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Contact Information
Angeline Camilo, Study Coordinator
Phone: (718) 920-4595
Email: acamilo@montefiore.org