Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2876811 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Successful sinus conversion of AF, preferably by maze operation, in patients undergoing surgical correction of chronic severe mitral regurgitation confers improved exercise capacity. Reduction of left atrial volume and pulmonary artery pressure may contribute to this improvement.
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Authors
Seung-Pyo MD, Yong-Jin MD, PhD, Joo Myung MD, Ho-Young MD, PhD, Hyung-Kwan MD, PhD, Kyung-Hwan MD, PhD, Ki-Bong MD, PhD, Dae-Won MD, PhD, Hyuk MD, PhD, Byung-Hee MD, PhD, Young-Bae MD, PhD,