| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2873519 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Moderate/severe MR before TA-AVI is associated with an increased early, but a comparable late, mortality. We observed an overall improved mitral valve performance, possibly resulting from reducing both subvalvular traction and closure forces acting on the mitral valve.
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Authors
Martin MD, David Michael MD, PhD, Michael Andrew MD, PhD, Axel MD, PhD, Joerg MD, PhD, Sven MD, PhD, Gerhard MD, PhD, Friedrich-Wilhelm MD, PhD,