Are mechanical valves with enhanced inner diameter advantageous in the small sized aortic annulus?
In patients with a small aortic annulus, who require a 21-mm valve, diameter-enhanced prostheses provide lower transvalvular gradients than conventional valves. However, in the intermediate clinical course, appropriate left ventricular remodeling occurred in all patients independent of the size and the type of the valve.
Our data demonstrates a critical care NP coverage model in a PCVDU is associated with a significantly reduced LOS demonstrating that the NP is an efficient and likely cost-effective addition to a medically comprehensive service.