Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2875378 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Considering the increased referral rate in older patients with degenerative mitral valve disease, and their shorter life expectancy, these results show that when medically required and technically practicable, mitral valve repair should be considered as the first-line strategy.
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Authors
Ariel MD, PhD, Brigitte PharmD, Paul MD, PhD, Philippe MD, PhD, Jean-Noel MD, PhD,