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The risk – benefit ratio always is considered when evaluating patients with mitral valve
disease as surgical candidates for valve correction Who among the following patients is
not considered a good operative candidate ?
A . A patient with severe mitral regurgitation and endocarditis with systemic
embolization
B . A patient with severe mitral regurgitation and left ventricular
dysfunction
C . A patient with severe mitral regurgitation and
normal ventricular function
D . A patient with severe mitral
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