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New Study Finds Mechanical Valves Offer Superior Long-Term Survival for Aortic Valve Replacement Patients Aged 60 and Younger

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

The decision between a bioprosthetic and mechanical valve is one of the most consequential for patients requiring aortic valve replacement, said Michael Bowdish, MD, lead author of the study and a cardiothoracic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches New Valve Surgery Risk Calculators

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SAVR after TAVR Surgical aortic valve replacement after prior TAVR is the fastest-growing cardiac surgery procedure in the U.S. The majority require explant of the TAVR device and SAVR, which significantly increases the risk of operative mortality and stroke. and 3.8%, respectively.

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Evolving Trends in TAVR

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

Video Evolving Trends in TAVR nboden Wed, 07/18/2018 - 09:06 The volumes of two aortic valve replacements (AVR) procedures have changed dramatically over the past few years, with more transcatheter procedures now being performed than open surgical procedures. Mack, MD (The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano), John V.

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Global Differences in Managing Patients with Aortic Valve Disease

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

Blog Global Differences in Managing Patients with Aortic Valve Disease KCummings Thu, 10/24/2024 - 09:42 Adult Cardiac All Members It is time to reconsider the management of Aortic valve Disease (AVD) across the world. The medical community wanted to jump on the Bandwagon and aggressively market TAVR for patients.

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Comparing TAVR and SAVR in Medicare Beneficiaries with Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

Hunter Mehaffey, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon from West Virginia University, will examine results comparing two treatment options Transcatheter vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Medicare Beneficiaries with Aortic Stenosis and Significant Coronary Disease.

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Impact of Age on Aortic Valve Replacement Choices in Low-Risk Patients

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

At STS 2025, Dr. Tomaz Mesar presented a study comparing outcomes of TAVR and SAVR in low-risk patients with aortic stenosis.

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New Study Shows Excellent Long-term Survival After SAVR

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

Database, Study in Low-Risk Patients Reveals 5-year Survival Rate of 93% October 17, 2023, Chicago, IL – A study published today in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery demonstrates outstanding long-term survival following low-risk isolated surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). The average age of patients was 74.2