Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2879296 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Our data demonstrate that, for selected octogenarians, double valve replacement can be performed with acceptable outcome. A better performance status of the patients at the time of cardiac surgery will probably improve 1-year survival.
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Authors
Ariane MD, Georg MD, PhD, Armin PhD, Maria R.G. MD, Reiner MD, PhD,