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.
Early mortality after MVR can be predicted on the basis of diagnosis and the size/weight ratio. Late mortality is low. These data can assist in choosing between MVR and alternative palliative strategies.
Caldarone et al. (Tue,) studied this question.
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