Abstract:
Multivalvular heart disease represents a less explored domain within cardiovascular surgery. In patients with aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the prevalence of moderate to severe mitral regurgitation (MR) ranges from 8% to 33%. Among the most common presentations are patients with severe AS and clinically significant functional MR. In instances of moderate surgical risk, open-heart...
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