Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2875085 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A transapical approach allows excellent exposure for midventricular myectomy and relief of intraventricular gradients and related symptoms. There were no complications unique to the apical incision, and 5-year survival was similar to expected survival (95% versus 97%).
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Authors
Meghana R. MD, Hartzell V. MD, Rick A. MD, Martin D. MD, Paul MD, Joseph A. MD, Steve R. MD,