The Ross procedure versus mechanical aortic valve replacement in young patients: a decision analysis
Author(s) -
Derrick Y. Tam,
Harindra C. Wijeysundera,
Maral Ouzounian,
Stephen E. Fremes
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303
H-Index - 133
eISSN - 1873-734X
pISSN - 1010-7940
DOI - 10.1093/ejcts/ezy414
Subject(s) - life expectancy , perioperative , medicine , mortality rate , aortic valve replacement , ross procedure , aortic valve , cohort , surgery , quality of life (healthcare) , cardiology , stenosis , population , environmental health , nursing
Our goal was to determine the range of perioperative mortality rates associated with the Ross procedure that results in a life expectancy similar to that seen with mechanical aortic valve replacement (mAVR) in young patients with aortic valve disease.
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