Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2880302 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 7 Pages |
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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Authors
Shuli MD, Marc W. MD, Tsipora MD, Avraham MD, Daniel MD, Ofer MD, Daniel MD,