Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8653023 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
TMV implantation using the SAPIEN 3 aortic prosthesis in patients with heavy annular calcification is feasible and represents a reasonable bailout option for inoperable patients. However, several limitations need to be considered in this special patient population.
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Authors
Philipp MD, Thilo MD, Joerg MD, PhD, Alexandro MD, Axel MD, PhD, Norman MD, PhD, Lukas MD, PhD, Friedrich Wilhelm MD, PhD, David MD, PhD,