Aortic valve replacement with mechanical prosthesis in small aortic annulus: Keep it simple!
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann
; 32(1): 66-67, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
We read with great interest the systematic review from Agarwal and colleagues, comparing the results of sutureless valves versus conventional aortic valve replacement (AVR) with aortic root enlargement in patients with aortic stenosis and small aortic annulus. We herein comment on the review trying to highlight some major issues. Based on some recent literature's evidences and on the authors' personal experience, we suggest to consider AVR with mechanical valve as a still viable option, especially in small aortic annulus. Indeed, root enlargement techniques are not always easy to perform and sutureless valve is still burdened by higher rate of PM implantation.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica
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Bioprótesis
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Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas
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Implantación de Prótesis de Válvulas Cardíacas
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido