The ideal aortic valve substitute for young and middle-aged adults remains elusive. The
Ross procedure (pulmonary autograft replacement) is the only operation that allows …

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has matured into a standard treatment option
for patients with severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis (AS) across the whole spectrum of …

The recommendations listed in this document are, whenever possible, evidence based. An
extensive review was conducted on literature published through March 1, 2020. Searches …

Aim This executive summary of the valvular heart disease guideline provides
recommendations for clinicians to diagnose and manage valvular heart disease as well as …

Background Treatment of aortic-valve disease in young patients still poses challenges. The
Ross procedure offers several potential advantages that may translate to improved long …

Aortic stenosis (AS) is a serious and complex condition, for which optimal management
continues to evolve rapidly. An understanding of current clinical practice guidelines is critical …

Background The ideal aortic valve substitute for young and middle-aged adults remains
elusive. Objectives This study sought to compare the long-term outcomes of patients …

Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular disease requiring valve replacement. Valve
replacement therapies have undergone progressive evolution since the 1960s. Over the last …

OBJECTIVES The choice of optimal surgical treatment for young and middle-aged adults
with aortic valve disease remains a challenge. Mechanical aortic valve replacement (mAVR) …

Abstract Background The Ross procedure in children is performed either as a primary
operation, or a secondary operation after initial aortic valve surgery. Objectives The study …