Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2978677 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Use of an extra-aortic annuloplasty ring is effective at reducing annular diameters. This remains stable at mid-term follow-up, with preservation of aortic annular dynamics. Longer-term studies are required to determine the continued stability and impact on long-term clinical outcomes.
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Authors
Lauren MD, Arsène J. MD, MSc, Louis-Mathieu MD, PhD, François-Pierre MD, Raymond MD, Nancy MD, Ismail MD, PhD,