Mitral valve replacement in the transplanted heart.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Because of the scarcity of donor hearts, conventional operations on heart allografts are now being performed in lieu of retransplantation. Our experience with mitral valve replacement in the orthotopically transplanted heart is presented, supporting the utility of conventional operations when indicated.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart Valve Prosthesis
- Mitral Valve