Direct transatrial implantation of balloon-expandable valve for mitral stenosis with severe annular calcifications: early experience and lessons learned† Article Swipe

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Abdallah El Sabbagh , Mackram F. Eleid , Thomas A. Foley , Mohammed Al‐Hijji , Richard C. Daly , Charanjit S. Rihal , Sameh M. Said ·

YOU? · · 2017 · Open Access · · DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezx262 · OA: W2740688043

Early experience with direct transatrial balloon-expandable implantation for severe mitral annular calcification revealed feasibility of this approach but significant morbidity and mortality primarily related to periprosthetic regurgitation that requires further refinement of the technique.

Direct transatrial implantation of balloon-expandable valve for mitral stenosis with severe annular calcifications: early experience and lessons learned† Article Swipe

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