Impact of Valve Type (Ross vs. Mechanical) on Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Young Adults with Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement

ConclusionDespite more bleeding events and concern about the frequency of blood draws, adolescents and young adults with mechanical AVR reported similarly high levels of HRQOL compared to those following Ross AVR.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00246-021-02589-y

Source: Pediatric Cardiology - April 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research