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Abstract
Mitral valve replacement with preservation of chordae tendinae and papillary muscles may preserve postoperative left ventricular function better than conventional mitral valve replacement in patients with chronic mitral regurgitation. The technical aspects and the rationale for mitral valve replacement with preservation of chordae tendinae are reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3718051 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)63092-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330