Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2872403 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Restrictive mitral annuloplasty for secondary mitral regurgitation does result in a degree of mitral stenosis; however, primary heart disease seems more important for patient's exercise performance than the mitral stenosis resulting from using an undersized ring.
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Authors
Marek A. MD, PhD, Aleksandra MD, Marcin MD, Piotr MD, Ewa MD, Maciej MD, Piotr MD, Krystian MD, PhD, Jerzy MD, PhD,