Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2879785 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2009 5 Pages PDF
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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