The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 5 , Pages 1123-1128 , November 2009

Effects and mechanisms of left ventricular false tendons on functional mitral regurgitation in patients with severe cardiomyopathy

Received 31 January 2008 ,Revised 8 August 2008 ,Accepted 3 October 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.10.056

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 5 , Pages 1123-1128 , November 2009

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