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ABSTRACT: Background
While previous studies have indicated comparable outcomes for redo surgical valve replacement (SVR) and primary SVR, there is limited information regarding the long-term follow-up of these patients. Providing prognostic data on redo SVR is crucial for enhancing decision-making and medical care, as well as for identifying low-risk subsets of patients eligible for redo SVR. This study aimed to evaluate the short- and mid-term outcomes of patients who underwent their first and second redo SVR of a previously replaced valve.Methods
We included 118 consecutive patients with a history of first or second redo SVR. The participants had a mean age of 57.5 ± 14.4 years, with 71 (60%) being female. The median follow-up period was 69 months. Clinical, intraoperative, and lab
SUBMITTER: Sadeghi P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007241 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature