| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3109420 | Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves can be repaired, in experienced hands. Durability of repair, especially for the mitral valve, compares favorably to valve replacement. Repair of cardiac valves enables many patients to be free of life-long anticoagulation, maintain their native valve structure, reduce their risk for endocarditis, and avoid complications associated with prosthetic valve implants.
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Authors
Kathleen M. Hill,