Toward standardization of valve-sparing root replacement and annuloplasty
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DOI: 10.1007/s11748-018-1015-x
Abstract: IntroductionThe current guidelines for surgical intervention of aortic regurgitation were developed by assuming aortic valve replacement. However, when aortic valve repair is considered, earlier intervention may provide more durable repair. Standardization of the procedures may… read more here.
Keywords: replacement; annuloplasty; valve sparing; valve ... See more keywords
Very long-term outcomes of twisted auto-pericardial mitral annuloplasty
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DOI: 10.1007/s11748-020-01324-3
Abstract: Objectives During mitral annuloplasty, we twisted the harvested auto-pericardium to enable adequate ring sizing and implanted it to prevent ring-related complications. Indication for twisted auto-pericardial band (APB) was limited to patients with less than severe… read more here.
Keywords: auto; annuloplasty; long term; term outcomes ... See more keywords