Effects of late regain of sinus rhythm on pulmonary artery pressure and functional status in patients with mitral valve replacement surgery and atrial fibrillation


Kabukcu M., Yanik E., Demircioglu F., Golbasi I., Ersel F.

JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE, vol.13, no.6, pp.937-941, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF HEART VALVE DISEASE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.937-941
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and aim of the study: The study aim was to evaluate the effects of regaining sinus rhythm (SR) on pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) and NYHA class in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement (MVR) surgery and in atrial fibrillation (AF).