Percutaneous mitral valve repair: the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?
The new percutaneous mitral valve repair techniques are at an early stage. Preliminary series show that they are feasible; however, they need to be further evaluated in comparison with contemporary treatment to accurately assess their efficiency. Potential applications may benefit high-risk patients after thorough evaluation.
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Alec
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Vahanian
Dominique
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Himbert
Eric
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Brochet
David
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Messika-Zeitoun