| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2875887 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with advanced dilated and ischemic cardiomyopathy and severe functional MR, MV replacement is associated with higher in-hospital and late mortality compared with MV repair. Therefore, mitral repair should be preferred whenever possible in this clinical setting.
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Authors
Michele MD, David MD, Maurizio MD, Maria Chiara MD, Alessandro MD, Nicola MD, Ottavio MD,