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Figure 4 In those with Rastelli type A and/or a divided inferior leaflet, the coaptation zone between both bridging leaflets is triangular or diamond shaped (painted in black). On the other hand, those with Rastelli type C and an undivided inferior leaflet, showing a lesser degree of progression of preoperative regurgitation, do not have such a structure.
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