Journal article
Determinants of survival and valve failure after mitral valve replacement
Abstract
A prospective evaluation of 333 consecutive patients undergoing isolated mitral valve replacement between 1982 and 1985 was performed to identify the predictors of survival and valve failure. Follow-up between 2 and 6 years postoperatively (mean, 32 +/- 17 months) was 98% complete. Four prostheses were inserted to permit a prospective evaluation of alternative valves: Björk-Shiley mechanical (n = 118), Ionescu-Shiley pericardial (n = 146), …
Authors
Teoh KH; Ivanov J; Weisel RD; Hospital TCSATTG
Journal
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol. 49, No. 4, pp. 643–648
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
4 1990
DOI
10.1016/0003-4975(90)90316-x
ISSN
0003-4975