Aortic valve replacement remains the gold standard for the treatment of severe aortic valve disease. However, valve repair is emerging as a feasible and attractive alternative to valve replacement in selected patients. Valve repair can reduce or eliminate the risks…
Functional Anatomy of the Aortic Valve The aortic valve is the last of four cardiac valves through which the blood is pumped before it goes to the rest of the body. It separates the left ventricular outflow tract from the…
Step 1 Introductory Considerations ◆ Aortic valve repair (AVr) has been shown to have a lower rate of valve-related complications compared to aortic valve replacement (AVR). ◆ It is especially beneficial for those in the younger age group due to…