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Wan and Hu's commentary1 on our work2 is notable; however, some points need clarification. The geometric disorder of the ischemic mitral valve (MV) is caused by the 3-dimensional modification of the anteroposterior annular diameter, area/volume of tenting, and interpapillary muscle distance (IPMD). In extreme conditions of altered geometry (left ventricular [LV] end systolic volume/body surface area/mL/m2 ≥65, CL ≥12, α2 angle ≥45°, IPMD>20 mm), the correction of all measures is needed to normalize function.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Francesco Nappi, Sanjeet Singh Avtaar Singh Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
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