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Arch Cardiol Mex 2004; 74 (s2)
Surgical elective moment of aortic stenosis
Lorenzo NJA
Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 316-320
PDF size: 66.25 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Surgical treatment of aortic stenosis is needed when evident symptoms are observed. Its choice is required when aortic stenosis is associated to other valvular or coronary diseases. In asymptomatic patients, protection of its functional state is advised.
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