Emerging Approaches of Transcatheter Valve Repair/Insertion

Aortic stenosis (AS) and mitral regurgitation (MR) account for the majority of valvular diseases and their prevalence is increasing according to increased life expectancy. Surgical treatment is the gold standard, although operative risk may be high in some patients due to comorbidities and age. A la...

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Main Authors: Maurizio Taramasso, Micaela Cioni, Andrea Giacomini, Iassen Michev, Cosmo Godino, Matteo Montorfano, Antonio Colombo, Ottavio Alfieri, Francesco Maisano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/540749