Right anterior mini thoracotomy approach for isolated aortic valve replacement: Early outcomes at a Canadian center.

Ali Fatehi HassanabadNader AboelnazarAndrew MaitlandDaniel D HollowayCorey AdamsWilliam D T Kent

Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2021)

The sternum-sparing RAMT approach can be safely integrated into surgical practice as a minimally invasive alternative for isolated AVR, and can reduce postoperative bleeding and narcotic requirements.

Keyphrases

aortic valve replacement
minimally invasive
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
aortic valve
aortic stenosis
robot assisted
healthcare
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
primary care
ejection fraction
atrial fibrillation
left ventricular
type diabetes
heart failure
skeletal muscle