Brian Griffin, MD

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Infective endocarditis: Refer for expert team care as soon as possible

Author:: Brian Griffin, MD

Publish date: May 1, 2018

Infective endocarditis needs multidisciplinary care. If surgery is indicated, it is best done sooner.

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Radiation-induced heart disease: A practical guide to diagnosis and management

Author:: Brian Griffin, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2016

Unfortunately, radiotherapy for breast cancer or lymphoma can damage the heart.

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When does asymptomatic aortic stenosis warrant surgery? Assessment techniques

Author:: Brian Griffin, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2016

We review the guidelines for valve replacement and the traditional and novel variables to consider.

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The challenge of valvular heart disease: When is it time to operate?

Author:: Brian Griffin, MD

Publish date: June 1, 2004

Performed too soon, surgery needlessly exposes a patient to operative risks, but inappropriate delay may lead to cardiac damage and worse long-term...

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Mitral valve prolapse: Old beliefs yield to new knowledge

Author:: Brian Griffin, MD

Publish date: November 1, 2002

Many things we once believed about mitral valve prolapse have proved false.

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Choosing the most appropriate valve operation and prosthesis

Author:: Brian Griffin, MD

Publish date: September 1, 2002

Should the valve be repaired or replaced? And if replaced, which prosthesis is best?