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Table 3 Perioperative annular dimensions in the parasternal long-axis view

From: Posterior mitral annuloplasty for enhancing mitral leaflet coaptation: using a strip designed for placement in the posterior annulus

 

Preop dimensions

Postop dimensions

P value

In diastole (max), cm

32.2 ± 7.3

21.1 ± 5.1

<0.0001

In systole (min), cm

27.1 ± 6.7

17.6 ± 4.3

<0.0001

Dynamics, % (max-min/min)

18.8 ± 11.7

19.5 ± 9.3

0.154

  1. Max maximum dimension, min minimum dimension, Preop preoperative. Postop postoperative
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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