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IMPACT OF AORTIC ROOT REPAIR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH MARFAN SYNDROME: COMPARISON OF VALVE-SPARING VERSUS VALVE-REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

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Valve-sparing operations (AVS) for the treatment of aortic root aneurysms in Marfan syndrome (MFS) patients (pt) are expected to provide better quality of life (QOL) compared to composite valve replacement… Click to show full abstract

Valve-sparing operations (AVS) for the treatment of aortic root aneurysms in Marfan syndrome (MFS) patients (pt) are expected to provide better quality of life (QOL) compared to composite valve replacement (AVR) as valve preservation avoids chronic anticoagulation and other hazards of prostheses.

Keywords: valve sparing; quality life; marfan syndrome; aortic root; valve; valve replacement

Journal Title: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Year Published: 2018

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