Why the study?
What are the predictors of early mortality and the long-term survival outcomes after mitral valve replacement in children aged <5 years?
Population
Children aged <5 years
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Long-term
Authors
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May inform preoperative risk counseling for MVR in children <5 years; leaves open prospective validation of size/weight thresholds.
What are the predictors of early mortality and the long-term survival outcomes after mitral valve replacement in children aged <5 years?
In children under 5 years old, early mortality after mitral valve replacement is predictable by diagnosis and size/weight ratio, while late mortality remains low, aiding in the choice of palliative strategies.
Caldarone et al. (2001) studied this question.
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