Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2879785 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Severe pulmonary hypertension occurs in approximately 16% of patients with severe AR and is associated with left ventricular enlargement with dysfunction and resultant mitral regurgitation. Aortic valve replacement is associated with an independent survival benefit in these patients.
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Authors
Sumit DO, Padmini MD, Rami MD, Unnati MD, Reena MD, Ashvin BS, Ramdas G. MD,