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(A) Apical four-chamber view showing dilated left atrium and left ventricle with severe mitral regurgitation; (B) depressed left ventricular function with ejection fraction of 38%. EF = ejection fraction; LV = left ventricle.
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Echocardiography revealed dilated left atrium, left ventricle with severe MR, and depressed left ventricular function; ejection fraction (EF) was 38% (Fig. 1).
Serial improvement in cardiothoracic ratio in chest X-ray (A) on presentation, (B) 6 months after surgery, and (C) last follow-up 3 years after surgery.
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Chest X ray also showed decrease in cardiothoracic ratio compared with the initial condition (Fig. 2).