The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 133, Issue 3 , Pages 608-613 , March 2007

Cost-effectiveness of aortic valve replacement in the elderly: An introductory study

Received 17 April 2006 ,Revised 11 October 2006 ,Accepted 24 October 2006.

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PII: S0022-5223(06)02087-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.10.044

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 133, Issue 3 , Pages 608-613 , March 2007

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