Mitral commissurotomy has which of the following advantages over mitral valve replacement?
1 . eliminates the need for anticoagulation on warfarin
2 . reduces the risk of endocarditis
3 . decreases need for reoperation
4 . replaces all mitral valve replacement surgeries
5 . decreases risk of stroke
6 . increases survival rates
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 2, 3, and 4
C) 1, 5, and 6
D) All of the above are correct.
D
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