Role of the mitral valve in left ventricular assist device pathophysiology
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1018295
Abstract: Functional mitral regurgitation (MR) in the setting of heart failure results from progressive dilatation of the left ventricle (LV) and mitral annulus. This leads to leaflet tethering with posterior displacement. Contrary to common assumptions, MR… read more here.
Keywords: pathophysiology; mitral valve; role mitral; valve left ... See more keywords