Long-term results of mitral valve surgery for degenerative anterior leaflet or bileaflet prolapse: analysis of negative factors for repair, early and late failures, and survival [ADULT CARDIAC]

CONCLUSIONS Patients with ALP or BLP can be submitted to surgery with low mortality and great probability of repair in expert hands. Patients should be operated on at an early phase (asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic), because there is a higher probability of repair and greater benefit on long-term survival.

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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - June 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Coutinho, G. F., Correia, P. M., Branco, C., Antunes, M. J. Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research