under the curve: 0.616).comparison between 2 groups (LVESD >42.8 mm vs. mm) in the propensity scorematching cohort revealed that the smaller LVESD group had a significantly higher rate of from MACCE at 10 years post-surgery (59.9% vs. 85.7%,P=0.004).Furthermore, a subanalysis of LV reverse remodeling at 5 years post-surgery showed reduction in LV size and improvements in LV ejection fraction (LVEF) and LV mass index in the smaller LVESD group.These results suggest that performing surgery with LVESD values smaller than those recommended by current guidelines (i.e., performing surgery at an earlier stage) may lead to better postoperative outcomes, particularly regarding MACCE-free status.Therefore, this study, conducted using data from Japanese patients, is of high value, and the authors deserve commendation for their efforts.A close reading of the report reveals that the only difference observed in the causes of MACCE was in nonfatal heart failure.No significant difference was found in survival rates, and their LVESD cutoff value of 42.8 mm is interpreted as an indicator for preventing postoperative heart failure.In previous studies, Amano et al reported 47 mm as a preoperative LVESD cutoff value for all-cause death, 5 and Saisho et al reported 42 mm as a preoperative LVESD cutoff value for the recovery of postoperative LV function. 6These 3 Japanese reports suggest that LVESD cutoff values may differ for survival, heart failure, or LV function recovery.Focusing on LV function, opting for surgery before the LVESD value reaches 45 mm may be preferable, especially in patients with small body size.The authors also evaluated the rate of freedom from MACCE using cutoff values of LVEF 50% and LVESDI 25 mm/m 2 , as indicated by the guidelines.The result showed no significant differences between groups: LVEF <50% vs. LVEF ≥50%, and LVESDI ≤25 mm/m 2 vs. LVESDI >25 mm/m 2 .Moreover, LVEF <50% and LVESDI >25 mm/m 2 were not identified as risk factors for MACCE.They suggest that preoperative LVESD >42.8 mm may be more predictive than preoperative LVEF <50% or LVESDI