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Mitral regurgitation: overview of current surgical techniques and future developments.
No full textMitral regurgitation is a complex disease with many different etiologies, underlying dysfunctions and histologic alterations. Surgical correction of this condition dramatically improves the life expectancy and life quality of affected patients. The structure of the mitral valve lends itself to many surgical techniques. The purpose of this review is to offer readers an overview on this subject
What is the minimal follow up period to be considered significant when evaluating a valve prosthesis model? Should 'actual' and 'actuarial' curves be considered always essential for any scientific presentation?
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