Long-Term Outcomes of the Ross Procedure versus Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement: Propensity-Matched Cohort Study.

CONCLUSIONS: -Long-term survival and freedom from reintervention were comparable between the Ross procedure and mechanical AVR. However, the Ross procedure was associated with improved freedom from cardiac and valve-related mortality as well as a significant reduction in the incidence of stroke and major bleeding. In specialized centers, the Ross procedure represents an excellent option and should be considered for young and middle-aged adults undergoing AVR. PMID: 27496856 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Circulation - August 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mazine A, David TE, Rao V, Hickey E, Christie S, Manlhiot C, Ouzounian M Tags: Circulation Source Type: research

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