| Literature DB >> 306802 |
A Wolpowitz, M S Barnard, H E Sánchez, C N Barnard.
Abstract
An unusual but often lethal complication of mitral valve replacement is rupture of the left ventricle. The two recognized types of rupture are discussed, and the literature and pathology are reviewed. It is stressed that this complication can be prevented, and the factors involved in prevention are outlined.Mesh：
Year: 1978 PMID： 306802 DOI： 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)63607-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN： 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330