| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8652712 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Valve repair is effective and durable for treating aortic valve dysfunction. Greater severity of AR preoperatively is associated with higher likelihood of repair failure. Commissural figure-of-8 suspension sutures and repair with annular support have the best long-term durability.
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Authors
Ahmad MD, Jay J. MD, Douglas R. MD, Jeevanantham PhD, Eric E. MD, Edward G. MD, MPH, A. Marc MD, Brian MD, Richard DO, Donald F. MD, Gösta B. MD, PhD, Eugene H. MD, Joseph F. MD, Lars G. MD, PhD,