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  • Title: [Inidications for multivalve prostheses].
    Author: Jouve A, Houel J, Malmejac Cl, Baille Y, Metras D, Escojido H, Rapuzzi A, Jouven JC.
    Journal: Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss; 1976 Feb; 69(2):195-9. PubMed ID: 823909.
    Abstract:
    The authors consider that the indications for surgery should take into account three unknowns: the natural history of the valvulopathies, our incomplete state of knowledge about the outcome in operated cases, and surgical progress, which may transform the whole subject in a short time. They emphasize the seriousness of the disorders in which mitral incompetence is associated with aortic stenosis and/or incompetence; such cases justify earlier surgery. By contrast, some cases of aortic incompetence, when associated with a predominant mitral valve lesion, may not constitute an indication for valve replacement. Tricuspid annuloplasty is a noteworthy advance which provides a simple answer to some of the problems.
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