Long-term outcomes of bioprosthetic tricuspid valves: a systematic review of studies published over the last 20 years.

ABSTRACT: Although the use of bioprostheses for tricuspid valve replacement (bTVR) has always been controversial in terms of results, their long-term durability is not well described. This systematic review aimed to identify, assess the quality, and review the outcomes in studies reporting on long-term outcomes after bTVR published over the last 20 years. Medline, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL were searched for studies reporting on at least five years of follow-up after bTVR. Cohort characteristics, definitions of structural valve deterioration (SVD), whose definition followed the criteria, and outcomes were summarized. The risk of bias in included studies was assessed using the Cochrane QUIPS tool. Ninteen studies, including 2541 patients were identified. The commonest implanted bioprosthesis was po

SUBMITTER: Zancanaro E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12596361 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature