Left atrial function, cytokines and soluble apoptotic markers in mitral stenosis: effects of valvular replacement.
BACKGROUND: Patients with mitral stenosis (MS) and heart failure (HF) are characterized by changes in the left atrial (LA) function and activation of the apoptotic process. The purpose of the present study was the evaluation of the effect of mitral valve replacement on the LA function, on inflammat...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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