Effects of valve replacement on left ventricular function in patients with aortic regurgitation and severe ventricular disease

Julian Collinson, Marcus Flather, John R. Pepper, Michael Henein

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)722-728
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Heart Valve Disease
Volume13
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 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

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