Papillary heads "optimization" in repairing functional mitral regurgitation

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 Nov;144(5):1262-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.06.038. Epub 2012 Aug 9.
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MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Japan
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve Annuloplasty / adverse effects
  • Mitral Valve Annuloplasty / methods*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / physiopathology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Papillary Muscles / physiopathology
  • Papillary Muscles / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ventricular Function, Left