| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8671135 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2017 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
In active endocarditis, mitral valve repair is associated with better survival and lower risk of recurrent infection compared with valve replacement and should be the surgery of choice when feasible.
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Authors
Nana MD, PhD, Shinobu MD, MS, Natalia N. PhD, Henry MD, Anelechi C. MD, Ahmed MD, David H. MD, Joanna MD,