Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2880396 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Intrinsic MV pathology is frequently observed in HCM patients with symptomatic obstruction who undergo myectomy. Echocardiography can identify MV features predictive of successful valve repair. Repair, although durable, is feasible in only about half of patients.
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Authors
Ryan K. BS, Ross T. MD, Linda M. BA, Penny L. MS, Harry M. MD, Bruce W. MD, Eugene H. MD, Nicholas G. MD,