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s1 May 1968Combined Aortic and Mitral Incompetence.Kenneth I. Shine, M.D., Roman W. DeSanctis, M.D., F.A.C.P., Charles A. Sanders, M.D., W. Gerald Austen, M.D.Kenneth I. Shine, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, Roman W. DeSanctis, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this author, Charles A. Sanders, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, W. Gerald Austen, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-68-5-1161_3 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe problem of mitral incompetence complicating aortic regurgitation was analyzed in 39 patients. In each case the diagnosis was confirmed either at cardiac surgery or autopsy.Three groups were defined according to the cause of mitral insufficiency: group I (12 patients)—rupture of mitral chordae tendineae; group II (13 patients)—mitral insufficiency as a consequence of advanced left ventricular failure; and group III (14 patients)—mitral insufficiency due to rheumatic mitral incompetence.The clinical, hemodynamic, and radiographic features of the three groups were compared. Groups I and II showed many common features, including male predominance, preservation of sinus rhythm, and a small left... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Boston, Massachusetts PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 1 May 1968Volume 68, Issue 5Page: 1161-1162KeywordsAutopsyCardiac surgeryHemodynamicsMitral insufficiency Issue Published: 1 May 1968 PDF DownloadLoading ...
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