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Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:805-806
© 2004 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto1221 Gervais Rd, RR #1, Waubaushene, OntarioCanada L0K 2C0

l.mickleborough@on.aibn.com

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This study, although limited by its retrospective design, is I believe an important one. The data confirm the excellent results that can be achieved with percutaneous balloon commissurotomy (PBC) with respect to function of the mitral valve, but highlights the important influence of concomitant atrial fibrillation on long-term results (risk of thromboembolism). They compared results achieved in 199 patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), who met their criteria for a Maze procedure . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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