| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9979747 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative permanent/persistent atrial fibrillation was associated with a dilated left atrium and reduced left ventricular function in patients with mitral regurgitation. Including the maze procedure with mitral repair improved survival, late cardiac function, and freedom from late stroke.
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Authors
Ko MD, Hitoshi MD, Yukikatsu MD, Junjiro MD, Akiko MPH, Tomoki MD, Michinori MD, Satoshi MD, Kazuo MD, Osamu MD, Hiroyuki MD, Mitsuhiro MD, Toshikatsu MD, Soichiro MD,