Key result
The analysis of geometric parameters of normal aortic cusp and valve form has led to a marked increase in the proportion of repaired valves and improved repair durability.
Why the study?
Does the analysis of geometric parameters improve outcomes in pediatric aortic valve repair compared to visual assessment alone?
Does the analysis of geometric parameters improve outcomes in pediatric aortic valve repair compared to visual assessment alone?
The analysis of geometric parameters of normal aortic cusp and valve form has improved the proportion of repaired valves and repair durability in pediatric aortic valve repair.
In the past 20 years, aortic valve (AV) repair has become an increasingly used treatment modality, mostly for the treatment of aortic regurgitation. The goal of AV repair is the creation of normal form and function of the valve. AV repair using only visual assessment of AV form has not always yielded reproducible results.1 The analysis of geometric parameters of normal aortic cusp and valve form2-4 has led to a marked increase in the proportion of repaired valves, and it has improved repair durability.
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Hans‐Joachim Schäfers (2021) conducted an editorial in Aortic regurgitation. Analysis of geometric parameters during aortic valve repair vs. Visual assessment alone was evaluated. The analysis of geometric parameters of normal aortic cusp and valve form has led to a marked increase in the proportion of repaired valves and improved repair durability.
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