Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2882467 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Concentric geometries are associated with increased risk for in-hospital mortality after aortic valve replacement. Increased RWT is associated with adverse outcomes. Preoperative risk stratification should include assessments of LV hypertrophy and LV geometry.
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Authors
Andra Ibrahim MD, Boris S. MD, Mario J. MD, Meng MS, A. Marc MD, Tomislav MD, Colleen G. MD, MS,