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What is done for elimination of prosthetic valve mismatch in patients receiving an aortic valve replacement who have smaller sized ao size.19mm valve?
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Aortic root expansio: While it adds some complexity, the aortic root can be expanded, or even replaced in special circumstances.
Answered 1/26/2014
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