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Cardiovascular malformations in
Fryns syndrome is characterized by multiple congenital anomalies including congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), and congenital heart disease (CHD).The prognosis of ...
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Aortic valve repair leads to a low incidence of valve-related complications
Aortic valve replacement for aortic regurgitation (AR) has been established as a standard treatment but implies prosthesis-related complications. Aortic valve ...
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Four decades of experience with mitral valve repair: Analysis of differential indications, technical evolution, and long-term outcome
To determine the long-term outcomes of mitral valvuloplasty for myxomatous valve disease, rheumatic valve disease, and functional mitral regurgitation.
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Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch in Patients with Aortic Stenosis Undergoing Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement Does Not Affect Survival
Data suggest that patient-prosthesis mismatch (PPM) adversely effects late survival after aortic valve replacement (AVR). This study examined the incidence ...
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The myocardial protective effect of adenosine as an adjunct to intermittent blood cardioplegia during open heart surgery
Although adenosine (ADO) has been shown to have beneficial effects against tissue injury after myocardial ischaemia, the controversy still remains ...
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Reoperations on the Aortic Root: Experience in 46 Patients
The increasing use of biologic conduits and the advances in reparative aortic root procedures has increased the number of patients ...
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Is advanced age a contraindication for emergent repair of
With the general increase in human lifespan, cardiac surgeons are faced with treating an increasing number of elderly patients. The ...





