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Transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve: treatment of rheumatic heart disease in young patients.

Abbey KnoxJayme S BennettsDamian GimpelRichard F NewlandRobert A BakerMajo X JosephGregory D RiceNadarajah KangaharanAjay Sinhal
Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2022)
Current literature of TMViV replacement is focused on an older population with concurrent comorbidities. This study provides a unique insight into TMViV replacement in a young cohort of patients with complex social and geographical factors which sometimes prohibits the use of a mechanical valve. The prevalence of RHD remains high for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, planning for future repeat valve operations should be considered from the outset. We consider TMViV as a part of a staged procedural journey for young patients with RHD.
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