Why the study?
Does bovine valve compared to porcine valve improve outcomes in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement?
Does bovine valve compared to porcine valve improve outcomes in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement?
Bovine valves may offer superior haemodynamic and complication profiles compared to porcine valves for aortic valve replacement, with similar mortality and durability.
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Supports bovine preference in AVR for better hemodynamics and fewer complications; extends Level 1 evidence on bioprosthetic valve selection.
Yap et al. (2012) studied this question.
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