| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2877131 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
About 40% of octogenarians with severe AS and a definite indication for operation either refuse or are denied AVR. AVR refusal or denial has a profound impact on long-term prognosis, resulting in a twofold excess mortality, even after adjustment for the propensity score.
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Authors
Sophie MD, Stéphanie MD, Christophe MS, Agnès MD, PhD, Bernhard MD, PhD, David MD, PhD, Gébrine MD, Philippe MD, Annie PhD, Jean-Louis MD, PhD,