Echocardiographic variables associated with mitral regurgitation after aortic valve replacement for aortic valve stenosis

Echocardiographic variables associated with mitral regurgitation after aortic valve replacement for aortic valve stenosis

Background: Mitral regurgitation (MR) is frequently associated with aortic stenosis. Previous reports have shown that coexisting mitral insufficiency can regress after aortic valve replacement (AVR) while others recommend dealing with examination. Aim: The study aimed to assess the severity of MR be...

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Main Author: Shaimaa A. Mostafa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2013-06-01
Series:The Egyptian Heart Journal
Subjects:
Echocardiography
Mitral regurge
Aortic stenosis
Aortic valve replacement
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110260812001093

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