Outcome after mitral valve surgery for mitral valve regurgitation

Abstract The repair of degenerative mitral valve regurgitation has been shown to be an effective procedure with durable results. The techniques for mitral valve repair are not completely risk-free for late failure, and the identification of factors associated with this increased risk is of clinical...

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Main Author: Heikkinen, J. (Jouni)
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: University of Oulu 2008
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Online Access:http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789514286810
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