| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2879696 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In the modern era, octogenarians have acceptable short- and long-term results after open AVR. Comparisons of less invasive techniques for AVR should rely on outcomes based in the modern era and decisions regarding surgical intervention in patients requiring AVR should not be based on age alone.
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Authors
Vinod H. MD, Richard MD, Patrick MS, Karen DO, John D. MD, Omar M. MD, PhD, William A. MD, J. David MD, Edward P. MD, Robert A. MD,