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March 31, 2026The Annals of Thoracic Surgery0 citations

Bioprosthetic vs Mechanical Mitral Prosthesis: Age Is Just a Number

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DDDavid DeFazioWest Virginia UniversityJMJ. Hunter MehaffeyWest Virginia University Hospitals

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a025cb5edf6f481385948e8https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2026.02.026
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