Key result
The extent of post-operative left ventricular mass regression (mean decrease from 190 to 158 g/m2; P<0.001) did not influence survival after aortic valve replacement.
Why the study?
Does the extent of post-operative left ventricular mass regression (LVMR) improve survival in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis?
Cohort (n=260)
Does the extent of post-operative left ventricular mass regression (LVMR) improve survival in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis?
Survival after aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis is primarily determined by pre-operative cardiac and systemic status rather than the extent of post-operative left ventricular mass regression.
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LVMR extent should not guide post-AVR decisions; leaves open whether pre-operative factors dominate survival in prospective studies.
Gaudino et al. (2004) conducted a cohort in Aortic stenosis (n=260). Left ventricular mass regression was evaluated on Survival. The extent of post-operative left ventricular mass regression (mean decrease from 190 to 158 g/m2; P<0.001) did not influence survival after aortic valve replacement.
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