| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871037 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Transapical and transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve insertions result in similar operative and longer term mortality rates, despite differences in baseline patient risk. The findings support the concept that access does not influence treatment-related mortality rates.
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Authors
Takashi MD, Kevin L. MD, Alberto MD, Gurpreet S. MD, PhD, Vuyisile T. MD, MPH, John F. MD, Guy S. MD, David R. MD, Charanjit S. MD, Verghese MD,