Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2883995 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
We conclude that total chordal preservation is possible in the large majority of rheumatic patients and confers significant long-term advantage by preserving left ventricular function. The surgical technique should be individualized.
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Authors
Ujjwal K. MCh, A. Sampath MCh, Balram MCh, Dinesh MS, K. Ganapathy MS, Ram DM, Sandeep DM, Rajvir MSc(Stat), PhD, Panangipalli MCh,