Why the study?
Does reconstructive surgery of the aortic valve improve outcomes compared to aortic valve replacement in patients with aortic regurgitation?
Does reconstructive surgery of the aortic valve improve outcomes compared to aortic valve replacement in patients with aortic regurgitation?
Reconstructive surgery of the aortic valve is a safe and durable alternative to replacement for aortic regurgitation, offering survival advantages and avoiding the need for lifelong anticoagulation.
May support aortic valve repair in selected regurgitation patients; leaves open randomized confirmation of advantages.
Reconstructive surgery of the aortic valve is a safe alternative to aortic valve replacement in many patients with aortic regurgitation, with satisfactory durability and an overall and cardiovascular survival advantage. It is also associated with higher rates of freedom from valve-related and anticoagulation-related events.
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Mohammad Bashar Izzat (2017) studied this question.
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