| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2875780 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Our existing patient evaluation process accurately defines an acceptable risk cohort for conventional AVR. The late mortality rate reflects the advanced age and comorbidities of this cohort. The data suggest that overzealous widening of TAVI inclusion criteria may be inappropriate.
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Authors
Sreekumar MD, Ardawan J. MD, PhD, David MD, Martin MD, Joerg MD, Michael A. MD, PhD, Thomas MD, PhD, Friedrich W. MD, PhD,