Functional significance of elevated mitral gradients after repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation

We have observed that elevated mitral gradients can develop in some patients after mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation. We screened 275 patients who had mitral valve repair involving >1 leaflet scallop between October 2001 and July 2010. Mitral valve hemodynamics were assess...

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