Is Aortic Valve Repair Reproducible? Analysis of the Learning Curve for Aortic Valve Repair

Conclusions Procedural safety and efficiency improves with experience whereas efficacy is consistent over time. AV repair is reproducible and appears to have a learning curve of approximately 40-60 cases. Teaser Aortic valve repair, while effective, is performed in a limited number of centres. We examined the learning curve in two centres with programs in AV repair for safety, efficiency, and efficacy endpoints. Early mortality was ≤1% in both cohorts. Frequency of safety endpoints was reduced in both cohorts. Procedural safety and efficiency improved with experience whereas efficacy was consistent over time. AV repair is reproducible and appears to have a learning curve of approximately 40-60 cases.
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research