| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883275 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Tricuspid valve repair is associated with better perioperative, midterm, and event-free survival than TV replacement in patients with organic tricuspid disease. Despite more tricuspid regurgitation in the repair group during follow-up, reoperation rates and functional class were similar. Repair should be performed whenever possible in patients with organic tricuspid disease.
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Authors
Steve K. MD, Gilbert H.L. MD, Manjula D. MS, Susan MS, William G. MD, Tirone E. MD, Michael A. MD, PhD,