[HSF] Trip to Croatia

[Hgrmd at aol.com]

Bob,
  While he was still in Croatia, Prasanna and I were talking off line  about 
Mitrofast.  He was discussing possible practical uses of Mitrofast,  and I'd 
like to share them with HSF since I think they could turn out to be  apt.  I'm 
in complete agreement that Mitrofast doesn't make much sense if  the posterior 
leaflet is repairable.  Carpentier's techniques and Goretex  should be able 
to reliably repair such leaflets. However, with severe rheumatic  damage or 
perhaps a calcified posterior annulus, perhaps Mitrofast might be  usable and 
better (?) than a replacement.
 
Hal



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