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Figure 1 The regurgitant volume calculated using proximal isovelocity surface area methods is shown before and after therapy. The mitral regurgitant volume decreased from 47 ± 27 ml prior to therapy to 14 ± 14 ml after therapy, p < 0.001. The fall in regurgitant volume was noted for all patients enrolled in the study.
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