Valvular Heart Disease

Long-Term Outcomes of the Ross Procedure versus Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement: Propensity-Matched Cohort Study – Circulation

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Conclusions -Long-term survival and freedom from re-intervention were comparable between the Ross procedure and mechanical AVR. However, the Ross procedure was associated with improved freedom from cardiac and valve-related mortality as well as a significant reduction in the incidence of stroke and major bleeding. In specialized centers, the Ross procedure represents an excellent option and should be considered for young and middle-aged adults undergoing AVR.

Source: Long-Term Outcomes of the Ross Procedure versus Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement: Propensity-Matched Cohort Study | Circulation

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Left Ventricular End-diastolic Pressure – Independent Predictor of Outcome

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Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure as an independent predictor of outcome during balloon aortic valvuloplasty – Cubeddu – Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions – Wiley Online Library.

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