Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most frequent form of valvular heart disease referred for surgery in Europe and is the second most prevalent form of valvular heart disease in the US.1,2 Conversely, moderate or severe mitral regurgitation (MR) is the most prevalent valvular disease in the US and the second most common form of valvular heart disease requiring surgery in Europe.1,2 AS and MR frequently coexist and the prevalence of both valvular lesions increases with age.2,3 While AS imposes a...
