New concepts in hypertrophic cardiomyopathies, part II
R Roberts, U Sigwart - Circulation, 2001 - Am Heart Assoc
R Roberts, U Sigwart
Circulation, 2001•Am Heart Assocsome series, the mortality rate was found to be 2%, whereas others report a 5% mortality
rate. 12 The operation normally results in permanent significant reduction or abolition of
intramyocardial gradients and reduction in mitral incompetence. In most instances, SAM is
also reduced or absent after the operation. There is a reduction in the filling pressure and
long-term improvement in symptoms and exercise capacity in most patients.
rate. 12 The operation normally results in permanent significant reduction or abolition of
intramyocardial gradients and reduction in mitral incompetence. In most instances, SAM is
also reduced or absent after the operation. There is a reduction in the filling pressure and
long-term improvement in symptoms and exercise capacity in most patients.
some series, the mortality rate was found to be 2%, whereas others report a 5% mortality rate. 12 The operation normally results in permanent significant reduction or abolition of intramyocardial gradients and reduction in mitral incompetence. In most instances, SAM is also reduced or absent after the operation. There is a reduction in the filling pressure and long-term improvement in symptoms and exercise capacity in most patients.
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