Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8671012 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2018 | 61 Pages |
Abstract
Chordal replacement may be associated with greater freedom from reoperation and may lead to improved postoperative left ventricular function compared with leaflet resection. However, these conclusions are supported primarily by data from unadjusted observational studies, and high-quality RCTs of chordal replacement versus leaflet resection are needed.
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Authors
Amine MD, MSc, Jan O. MD, PhD, Rashmi MD, Subodh MD, PhD, Maral MD, PhD, Peter MD, John D. MD, Bobby MD, PhD,