| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2879198 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
As compared with prosthetic valve replacement, mitral repair is associated with better survival in patients with degenerative disease, especially after 10 to 15 years. This finding supports the current trend of increasing repair rates for degenerative disorders of the mitral valve.
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Authors
Mani A. MD, Carmelo A. MD, J. Scott MD, Emily F. MBI, Madhav MD, Linda K. MS, Peter K. MD, Donald D. MD,