Key result
Valvular heart surgery volumes in the Netherlands doubled from 20 to 43 per 100,000 adults between 1995 and 2010, alongside increased bioprosthesis use and reduced hospital mortality.
Population
56,397 patients undergoing valve operations in the Netherlands between 1995 and 2010
Design
Editorial
Authors
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This editorial highlights the significant increase in valvular heart surgery volumes, a shift towards bioprostheses and valve repairs, and improved hospital mortality, emphasizing the need for comprehensive national registries.
This editorial highlights the significant increase in valvular heart surgery volumes, a shift towards bioprostheses and valve repairs, and improved hospital mortality, emphasizing the need for comprehensive national registries.
Piroze Davierwala (2014) conducted an editorial in Valvular heart disease (n=56,397). Valvular heart surgery was evaluated. Valvular heart surgery volumes in the Netherlands doubled from 20 to 43 per 100,000 adults between 1995 and 2010, alongside increased bioprosthesis use and reduced hospital mortality.
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