Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8670814 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2018 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
Aortic annulus rarely dilates over time after remodeling. In the case of annular dilatation, annuloplasty normalizes annular size and may prevent further dilatation by enhancing cusp coaptation. Even without annuloplasty, the aortic annulus becomes smaller compared with preoperative dimensions when aortic valve remains competent.
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Takashi MD, PhD, Satoshi MD, Fumihiro MD, PhD, Christian MD, Ulrich MD, Hans-Joachim MD, PhD,