Aortic prosthetic size predictor in aortic valve replacement
Abstract Background Patient-prosthesis mismatch (PPM) is a major concern in aortic valve replacement (AVR) and leads to perioperative morbidity and rehospitalization. Predicting aortic annulus diameter pre-procedurally is crucial to managing patients with high-risk of PPM. Objectives To compare preo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01601-z |