Assessment of mitral valve function at operation and the prevention of systemic embolism
AUTOR(ES)
Ross, J. Keith
RESUMO
When assessing the function of the mitral valve at operation by palpation or inspection, the surest way to prevent systemic (cerebral) embolism is to have the ascending aorta occluded by a clamp.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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