Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2877327 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
A TV repair for moderate TR concomitant with surgery for degenerative left-sided heart valve disease is reasonable to provide an opportunity to prevent its progression and development of right ventricle dysfunction, particularly for patients with important right ventricle remodeling and evidence of right ventricular failure, and for patients with advanced left-sided disease requiring mitral valve replacement.
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Authors
Jose L. MD, Nicolas A. MD, Allan L. MD, Lee Fong MBBS, Chanapong MD, Edward R. MD, MS, Lillian H. MS, Jiansheng MS, Eugene H. MD,