Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2878795 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Mitral valve repair is associated with lower morbidity, mortality, and total costs compared with MVR. For urgent or emergent operations, the improved outcomes with mitral repair versus replacement are even more profound.
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Authors
Damien J. MD, Sara MD, Eddie BA, John A. MD, Irving L. MD, Gorav MD,