Outcomes of tissue versus mechanical aortic valve replacement in patients 50 to 70 years of age

ConclusionIn patients age 50 to 70, mechanical AVR is associated with improved long ‐term survival and freedom from repeat aortic valve intervention. Further large cohort studies should be performed to explore the potential benefits of mechanical valve replacement in this age range.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - July 10, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lauren V. Huckaby, Ibrahim Sultan, Thomas G. Gleason, Shangzhen Chen, Floyd Thoma, Forozan Navid, Arman Kilic Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research