Changes in transvalvular flow patterns after aortic valve repair: comparison of symmetric versus asymmetric aortic valve geometry.

Johannes Petersen Alexander LenzGerhard AdamHermann ReichenspurnerPeter BannasEvaldas Girdauskas

Published in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2021)

Symmetric BAV repair results in more physiological flow patterns and significantly reduces WSS, as compared to asymmetric BAV repair. From a haemodynamic point of view, symmetric AV geometry should be attempted in every congenital AV repair.

Keyphrases

aortic valve
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
aortic valve replacement
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
aortic stenosis
heart failure
coronary artery disease
ejection fraction