Does preservation of the sub-valvular apparatus during mitral valve replacement affect long-term survival and quality of life? A Microsimulation StudyChristopher V. Rao, Jonathan Hart, +6 authors Thanos AthanasiouJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2008BACKGROUND Techniques to preserve the sub-valvular apparatus in order to reduce morbidity and mortality following mitral valve replacement have been frequently reported. However, it is uncertain what… (More)