Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2880302 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2009 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
Clinical and hemodynamic results are better with rigid mitral annuloplasty rings compared with flexible rings. That result may be due to ring design, which dictates not only the annular diameter but also annular configuration. Longer follow-up is needed to determine differences in survival.
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