Impact of prosthesis–patient mismatch on short-term outcomes after aortic valve replacement: a retrospective analysis in East China
Abstract Background Prosthesis–patient mismatch (PPM) may affect the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR). We aimed to determine the incidence of PPM, its effect on short-term mortality, and the factors contributing to PPM in China. Methods We retrospectively exami...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2017-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-017-0596-2 |