Unrecognized Cardiac Amyloidosis at the Time of Mitral Valve Surgery: Incidence and Outcomes
Conclusions: Over a 10-year period, incidentally detected cardiac amyloidosis occurred in 0.2% of the mitral valve surgical cases. The outcomes for these patients undergoing mitral valve surgery were excellent, with no complications or deaths attributable to surgery at a mean follow-up of 1,023 days.Cardiology
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