The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 237-239 , February 2008

Percutaneous treatment of mitral regurgitation: So near, yet so far!

  • Michael J. Mack, MD

      Affiliations

    • Michael Mack reports consulting fees from Edwards Lifesciences and Medtronic.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Michael J. Mack, MD, 7777 Forest Lane, Suite A-323, Dallas, TX 75230.

Received 25 June 2007 ,Accepted 9 July 2007.

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PII: S0022-5223(07)01540-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2007.07.063

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 237-239 , February 2008

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