International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages e60-e61 , 26 June 2009

Dysfunction of a bileaflet mechanical valve in mitral position: Absence of symptoms despite a completely fixed leaflet

Received 21 December 2007 ,Accepted 4 April 2008.

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PII: S0167-5273(08)00594-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.04.017

International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages e60-e61 , 26 June 2009

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