The impact of sub-valvular apparatus preservation on prosthetic valve dysfunction during mitral valve replacement

The impact of sub-valvular apparatus preservation on prosthetic valve dysfunction during mitral valve replacement

Background: Sub-valvular apparatus preservation (SAP) during mitral valve replacement (MVR) is not a new concept. Some surgeons prefer to excise the apparatus. Objectives: The aim of this study was to reduce the risk of prosthetic valve dysfunction. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study in...

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Main Authors: Alireza Alizadeh-Ghavidel, Yalda Mirmesdagh, Mehrzad Sharifi, Anita Sadeghpour, Reza Nakhaeizadeh, Gholamreza Omrani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
Heart Valves
Mitral Valve
Thrombosis
Online Access:http://www.rcvmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2251-9572;year=2013;volume=2;issue=1;spage=55;epage=61;aulast=Alizadeh-Ghavidel;type=0

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