The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Aug 2016
The impact of concomitant pulmonary hypertension on early and late outcomes following surgery for mitral stenosis.
To provide initial evidence on the management of mitral stenosis and pulmonary hypertension (PH) based on short-term and long-term outcomes following mitral valve surgery. ⋯ Mitral valve surgery can be performed with acceptable 30-day mortality for patients with mitral stenosis and moderate to severe PH, but long-term survival is impaired by moderate to severe PH. Patients with mitral stenosis and mild PH (systolic PAP 35-44 mm Hg) should be considered for mitral valve surgery.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Aug 2016
Editorial Biography Historical ArticleHistorical perspectives of The American Association for Thoracic Surgery: Robert M. Janes, MD (1894-1966).