Tissue versus mechanical mitral valve replacement in patients aged 50-70: a propensity-matched analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There remains debate over the optimal mitral valve replacement (MVR) option for patients aged 50-70 years. The objective of this study was to retrospectively compare the long-term outcomes of mechanical and bioprosthetic MVR in this patient population.

Methods

Data from patients undergoing MVR between 2004 and 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality. Secondary outcomes included perioperative and late morbidity.

Results

Two hundred and eight-six propensity-matched patients (n = 143 mechanical; n = 143 bioprosthetic) aged 50-70 years were included in the final analysis. Maximum follow-up was 15.8 years. There was no significant difference in all-cause mortality between the groups at 30 days, 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, a

SUBMITTER: Fialka NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11344592 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature