Significant Mitral Regurgitation Is Protective Against Left Atrial Spontaneous Echo Contrast Formation, but not Against Systemic Embolism
Authors:
- Juey-Jen HwangJHJuey-Jen Hwang
- Kou-Gi ShyuKSKou-Gi Shyu
- Kwan-Lih HsuKHKwan-Lih Hsu
- Jin-Jer ChenJCJin-Jer Chen
- Peiliang KuanPKPeiliang Kuan
- Wen-Pin LienWLWen-Pin Lien
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