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Figure 5 Examples of inflow valve regurgitation. (A) Left ventricular opacification. (B) Hemodynamic data. Ao = aorta; CO = cardiac output; ECG = electrocardiogram; LVAD = left ventricular assist device; PA = pulmonary artery; PCW = pulmonary capillary wedge; RA = right atrial pressure. (C) Appearance of inflow valve at time of surgery.
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