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Surgical Anatomy of the Mitral and Tricuspid Valve

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An appreciation of atrioventricular valve surgical anatomy reveals that they are much more than simple valves, opening and closing in response to pressure changes. The structural interrelationship of the valves of the heart and the dynamic mechanisms involved in their function are fundamental in optimizing valve performance and are dependent upon an intricate, multifaceted central cardiac complex.

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Barker, T.A., Wilson, I.C. (2010). Surgical Anatomy of the Mitral and Tricuspid Valve. In: Bonser, R., Pagano, D., Haverich, A. (eds) Mitral Valve Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-426-5_1

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