Publications by authors named "E Skridlevskaya"

Background: The main goal of the present surgery is to develop a new complex of surgical procedures for patients with long-standing mitral valve incompetence, severe left atrium (LA) and left ventricle (LV) enlargement (secondary cardiomyopathy).

Methods: Seven patients were operated on using a new technique. Normal LA shape and size were restored by symmetrical "Mercedes"-plastics of the posterior LA wall.

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