D. Craig Miller, M.D.
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Rigid ring fixation of the mitral annulus does not impair left ventricular systolic function in the normal canine heart.
Circulation. 1992; (5 Suppl): II26-38
Previous studies suggest that rigid fixation of the mitral annulus with an annuloplasty ring may impair left ventricular (LV) systolic performance. We used load-insensitive indexes of global and regional LV contractile mechanics to test the hypothesis that rigid fixation of the mitral annulus alters LV systolic function.
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