[Mitral valve regurgitation and heart failure: a dangerous synergy?].

This article explores the relationship between mitral regurgitation and heart failure, a dangerous combination with serious consequences. It reviews the pathophysiological mechanisms and current therapeutic options, ranging from medical treatments to percutaneous approaches, surgical interventions, and advanced modalities such as ventricular assist devices or heart transplantation. Recent studies exploring strategies to break this vicious cycle and improve patient outcomes are also reviewed.