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Mitral annular centroid to apex shortening (in mm) vs. time curves in control vs. MR before and after surgery. One year after surgery, MR patients demonstrate a decrease in mitral annulus mechanics compared with control. MA, mitral annulus; C, centroid; A, apex; Dist, distance; Disp, displacement. Data are mean ± SE.
