Abstract
Longstanding aortic regurgitation (AR) can result in left ventricular (LV) dysfunction that may reverse after aortic valve replacement (AVR). Stentless valves may result in a more rapid recovery in function due to a more physiological flow and lower outflow resistance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 722-728 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Heart Valve Disease |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2004 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Aged
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Biomechanics
- Echocardiography, Doppler
- Female
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Recovery of Function
- Retrospective Studies
- Ventricular Dysfunction, Left
- Ventricular Function, Left