How can we prevent functional mitral stenosis after surgery?

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Jul;140(1):251-2; author reply 252-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.03.032.
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Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / etiology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / etiology
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / physiopathology
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / prevention & control*
  • Myocardial Ischemia / complications*
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Suture Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome