Pulmonary Valve Replacement for Pulmonary Regurgitation in Adults with Tetralogy of Fallot: A Meta-Analysis: A Report from the Writing Committee* of the 2019 Update of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
ConclusionStudies comparing PVR and conservative therapy exclusively in adults with rTOF are lacking. After PVR, the incidence rates of death and ventricular tachycardia are both 1 per 100 patients-years. Pooled analyses demonstrated an improved functional status and a reduction in RV volumes.
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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