Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2984710 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Open heart surgery was associated with a higher adjusted rate of long-term event-free survival than percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty. Patients with high echocardiographic scores or atrial fibrillation showed better outcomes after open heart surgery.
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Authors
Jae-Kwan MD, Mi-Jeong MD, Sung-Cheol PhD, Suk Jung MD, Jong-Min MD, Hyun MD, Duk-Hyun MD, Cheol Hyun MD, Duk Woo MD, Seung Whan MD, Young-Hak MD, Cheol Whan MD, Myeong-Ki MD, Jae-Joong MD, Jae Won MD, Seong-Wook MD, Seung-Jung MD,