Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Adults and Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease: A United Kingdom and Ireland Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Many models of bioprosthesis are available for pulmonary valve replacement in adults with congenital heart disease, but there is a lack of randomized evidence to guide practice. We surveyed congenital cardiac surgeons to establish current practice and willingness to change within a clinical trial.

Methods

An online survey was sent to all consultant congenital cardiac surgeons in adult congenital centres in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Information was sought on preferred prostheses, factors influencing decision-making, implant technique, postoperative anticoagulation, practice variations in adolescents, and willingness to randomize patients to different prostheses within a trial.

Results

Responses were obtained from 27 (69%) surgeons. A total of 19 (70%)

SUBMITTER: Bond CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12501497 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature