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 |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 722-728 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Heart Valve Disease |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 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