Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2983276 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Performing mitral valve repair before a decrease in left ventricular ejection fraction and the development of significant secondary tricuspid valve regurgitation is associated with a greater likelihood of significant regression of left ventricular mass, possibly predicting improved recovery of normal left ventricular function after surgical intervention. These data provide additional support for early degenerative mitral valve repair.
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Authors
John M. MD, Rakesh M. MD, DPhil, Joseph A. MD, Harold M. MD, Thoralf M. MD, Maurice MD, Hartzell V. MD,