Objective: Choice of a mechanical or biologic valve in aortic valve replacement remains controversial and rotates around different complications with different time-related incidence rates. Because serious complicatio...
Long-standing aortic stenosis(AS) causes significant progressive left ventricular(LV) dysfunction and may result in subendocardial ischaemia. Following aortic valve surgery, LV function may improve and this may be acc...
Objective The objective of this study was to assess whether the mitral homograft represents a valuable alternative for complete or partial mitral valve replacement. Methods Since 1993, 104 patients underwent mitral ho...
Background: Mechanical valves and bioprostheses are widely used for aortic val ve replacement. Though previous randomised studies indicate that there is no imp ortant difference in outcome after implantation with eith...
Objectives We sought to determine whether changes in quality of life at 18 mon ths following aortic valve replacement differ depending on the use of tissue val ves or mechanical valves. Methods We prospectively studie...