| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871789 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A significant number of dilated cardiomyopathy patients with mild-to-moderate TR left untreated at the time of mitral repair show important TR at follow-up. In this setting, a more aggressive policy should be used taking into consideration the degree of annular dilatation and the function of the right ventricle and not simply the grade of TR.
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Authors
Michele MD, Elisabetta MD, Alberto MD, Teodora MD, Andrea MD, Mariachiara MD, Giovanni MD, Federico MD, Antonio MD, Mattia MD, Fabio MD, PhD, Ottavio MD,