Progression of aortic root dilatation and aortic valve regurgitation after the arterial switch operation.

Roel L F van der PalenTeun van der BomAnnika DekkerRoula TsonakaNan van GelovenIrene M KuipersThelma C KoningsLukas A J RammelooArend D J Ten HarkelMonique R M JongbloedDave R KoolbergenBarbara J M MulderMark G HazekampNico A Blom

Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2019)

After ASO, neo-aortic dilatation proceeds beyond childhood and is associated with an increase in AR incidence over time. Careful follow-up of the neo-aortic valve and root function is mandatory, especially in males and in patients with complex TGA anatomy.

Keyphrases

aortic valve
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
aortic stenosis
aortic valve replacement
risk factors
early life
childhood cancer
pulmonary hypertension