Mid-term results of aortic valve surgery in redo scenarios in the current practice: results from the multicentre European RECORD (REdo Cardiac Operation Research Database) initiative [ADULT CARDIAC]

CONCLUSIONS RAVR achieves overall satisfactory results. Baseline risk factors and perioperative complications strongly affect outcomes and mandate improvements in perioperative management. New emerging strategies might be considered in selected high-risk cases.

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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 7, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Onorati, F., Biancari, F., De Feo, M., Mariscalco, G., Messina, A., Santarpino, G., Santini, F., Beghi, C., Nappi, G., Troise, G., Fischlein, T., Passerone, G., Heikkinen, J., Faggian, G. Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research