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Technique and Patient Selection Criteria of Right Anterior Mini-Thoracotomy for Minimal Access Aortic Valve Replacement
Published on: March 26, 2018
Piergiorgio Bruno1, Piero Farina1, Federico Cammertoni2
1Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University, Rome, Italy.
This study shows that using rapid-deployment valves with percutaneous cardioplegia and left heart venting for minimally invasive aortic valve replacement significantly reduces incision length and operative times. These advancements offer a safe and effective approach without compromising patient outcomes or valve performance.
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