1. Heart Valve Disease.
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John, Ranjit and Liao, Kenneth K.
- Abstract
This chapter was designed to provide the reader with a brief overview of the current surgical treatment options for heart valve disease. Major topics of discussion are: (1) development of prosthetic valve replacements; (2) current issues with valve replacement; (3) major valvular diseases that affect humans in the Western world; and (4) recent advances in therapeutic options for valvular diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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