ABSTRACT
Functional mitral regurgitation is a frequent complication of dilated
cardiomyopathies. This is a 38-year-old women presented with recurrent
symptoms of congestive heart failure. Transthoracic echocardiography
revealed global severe left ventricular dysfunction with severe
functional mitral valve regurgitation. She underwent a mitral valve
restrictive annuloplasty. The follow-up showed an improved of left
ventricle dimensions and function.