Key result
Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement is widely accepted as an alternative to surgery for right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction, though complex morphologies remain challenging.
Why the study?
Surgical pulmonary valve replacement for RVOT dysfunction in congenital heart disease often carries prohibitive risks from repeated procedures, making transcatheter alternatives important to examine.
Population
Pediatric patients with CHD and RVOT dysfunction
Design
Review
Authors
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tPVR may reduce repeated surgery risks in CHD with RVOT dysfunction; leaves open long-term durability and selection criteria.
This review highlights tPVR as an attractive alternative to surgery for pediatric patients with RVOT dysfunction, while noting the need for evolving valve technology to treat complex morphologies.
Alkashkari et al. (2020) conducted a review in Right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) dysfunction in congenital heart disease. Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (tPVR) vs. Surgery was evaluated. Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement is widely accepted as an alternative to surgery for right ventricular outflow tract dysfunction, though complex morphologies remain challenging.
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