Cardiac autotransplantation and ex vivo surgical repair of giant left atrium: a case presentation
Abstract Background Chronic Mitral Valve disease is strongly associated with Left atrial enlargement; the condition has a high mortality risk. Clinical manifestations include atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension, thromboembolic events, and in cases of Giant Left Atrium (GLA) and a distorted c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0966-2 |