Abstract:A AB BS S T TR RA AC CT T O Ob bj je ec ct ti iv ve e: : In this study, we compared two different mitral valve replacement techniques (with and without papillary muscle resuspension via artificial chordae) in patients with rheumatic mitral valve disease; in regard to effects on left ventricular functions and sizes. M Ma at te er ri ia al l a an nd d M Me et th ho od ds s: : The study included 164 patients that underwent mitral valve replacement with the complete resection of the mitral valve and subvalvular ap… Show more
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