Impact of Patient-Prosthesis-Mismatch and Aortic Valve Design on Coronary Flow Reserve Following Aortic Valve Replacement
Impact of Patient-Prosthesis-Mismatch and Aortic Valve Design on Coronary Flow Reserve Following Aortic Valve Replacement
Complete normalization of CFR following AVR for aortic stenosis was observed only for stentless valves. Besides the superior hemodynamic performance this might explain the excellent long term results of this valve design.
Inclusion Criteria:
Aortic valve stenosis
Exclusion Criteria:
Coronary artery disease