The Ongoing Debate: Longevity of Biological Valves in Pulmonary Position.

Marlene Müller Daniel BiermannMiriam Mkanyika RighaHenning Carstens Rainer Gerhard Kozlik-Feldmann Michael Hübler Jörg Siegmar Sachweh

Published in: The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon (2024)

A decreased longevity of biological valves in the pulmonary position is related to younger age, lower valve diameter, and higher z-score. Because valve size (diameter and z-score) can be predicted by age, patient age is the crucial parameter influencing graft longevity.

Keyphrases

aortic valve
pulmonary hypertension
mitral valve
aortic valve replacement
aortic stenosis
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
optic nerve
heart failure