| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2875888 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A concomitant TV operation is a proxy for more advanced valve disease. Compared with MV operations alone, simultaneous MV+TV operations are associated with elevated morbidity and death, even after risk adjustment. This elevated risk should be considered during preoperative patient risk stratification.
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Authors
Damien J. MD, MS, Daniel P. MD, Matthew L. MD, Ivan K. MD, Christine L. MD, Irving L. MD, Gorav MD,