Why the study?
Does aortic valve leaflet repair provide durable outcomes and prevent valve replacement in patients with aortic valve regurgitation?
Population
218 patients affected by aortic valve regurgitation, pure or associated with aortic dilatation
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
median 2.94 (1.41-5.41) years
Authors
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Supports durability of aortic leaflet repair in selected AR patients; leaves open need for randomized confirmation versus replacement.
Does aortic valve leaflet repair provide durable outcomes and prevent valve replacement in patients with aortic valve regurgitation?
Aortic valve leaflet repair is a feasible option with good long-term durability and positive effects on left ventricular reverse remodeling for selected patients with aortic regurgitation.
Mangini et al. (2014) studied this question.
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