Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2877848 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Functional MR improved in most patients after AVR alone. Postoperative persistent MR affects long-term survival in functional MR. Preoperative RV systolic pressure is an independent risk factor predicting persistent MR.
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Authors
Hyun-Chel MD, Byung-Chul MD, PhD, Sang-Ho MD, Young-Nam MD, PhD, Kyung-Jong MD, PhD, Sak MD, PhD,