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Left ventricular function in experimental mitral regurgitation with intact chordae tendineae

H A Hennein1, M Jones, C D Stone

  • 1Surgery Branch, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20894.

Summary

This study developed a new animal model for chronic mitral regurgitation, preserving heart structure. The model revealed acute mitral regurgitation temporarily improves left ventricular function, while chronic stages lead to significant impairment.

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