The ongoing debate: Longevity of biological valves in pulmonary position.

Marlene Müller Daniel BiermannMiriam RighaHenning CarstensRainer Gerhard Kozlik-FeldmannMichael HüblerJörg Siegmar Sachweh

Published in: The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon (2024)

A decreased longevity of biological valves in 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.

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