| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882042 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
In patients age 75 years or older, mitral repair is associated with a lower risk of mortality, postoperative stroke, and prolonged intensive care unit and hospital stay compared with mitral replacement. Mitral repair can be performed in preference over replacement even in patients older than the age of 75.
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Authors
Gorav MD, Brian R. MD, MS, Micah E. BS, Leo M. MD, Benjamin B. MD, John A. MD, Lynn M. MD, Irving L. MD,