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Editorial
. 2006 Mar;92(3):289-90.
doi: 10.1136/hrt.2005.070581. Epub 2005 Oct 10.

Mitral valve reconstruction in the presence of infection

S A Livesey
Editorial

Mitral valve reconstruction in the presence of infection

S A Livesey. Heart. 2006 Mar.

Abstract

Reconstruction of the mitral valve offers an alternative to replacement in the treatment of active infective endocarditis, with long term benefits for the patient.

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