| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5597551 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The decision to proceed to BVR in patients with borderline left-side heart structures should not rely strictly on echocardiographic measurements. Intracardiac exploration of the MV and subvalvar apparatus is useful before committing a patient to SVP. Patients with low MV z scores, especially those with a normal subvalvar apparatus, may undergo BVR with good outcomes.
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Authors
Carlos M. MD, MPH, R. Michael MD, Luis E. MD, Shaine A. MD, Wei PhD, John L. MD, Iki MD, Lauren C. MD, Jeffrey S. MD, E. Dean MD, Charles D. MD,