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Degenerative mitral regurgitation is associated with heart failure, arrhythmia and mortality. The impact of sex on timing of surgical referral and outcomes has not been reported comprehensively. We examined preoperative status and surgical outcomes of male versus female degenerative mitral valve regurgitation patients undergoing surgery.
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