Case Report

Medicosurgical Considerations in Heart Valve Replacement

Authors: HILARY H. TIMMIS, MD, JAMES D. HARDY, MD

Abstract

The authors review the selection of patients for operation, their preparation for operation, physiologic maintenance during the operation and postoperative care. This review should be of value to the family physician who must select patients for valve replacement and for an understanding of the many facets involved in the successful conclusion of surgical treatment.

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