Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2883461 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Mitral repair affords superior long-term survival, with permanence comparable with mechanical valve replacement. In all categories of mitral leaflet prolapse, durability of valve repair has improved over the past decade.
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Authors
Rakesh M. MD, DPhil, Hartzell V. MD, Joseph A. MD, Thoralf M. MD, Richard C. MD, Charles J. MB, MS, Maurice MD, Thomas A. MD,