| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882632 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Despite previous assumptions based on the potential occurence of microemboli in patients with mechanical valves, mechanical aortic valve replacement has no adverse long-term impact on neurocognitive function. This finding is only valid for patients with a comparable age range undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement.
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Authors
Daniel MD, Martin MD, Philipp MD, Richard MD, Christian MD, Ernst MD, PhD, Michael MD,