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Analysis shows that left ventricular reverse remodeling can induce late-onset systolic anterior motion after mitral valve repair, indicating effective interventions are needed.
Late-onset SAM can occur years after mitral valve repair owing to leaflet elongation, left ventricular reverse remodeling, and a sigmoid septum. Totally endoscopic ring removal combined with the Alfieri stitch is a feasible and effective treatment.
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