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Current status of valve prostheses.

R J Morgan, J T Davis, T D Fraker

    The Surgical Clinics of North America
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Timely heart valve surgery can often restore cardiac function damaged by valve disease. This review covers surgical decision-making principles and indications for common valve issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Cardiac Surgery
    • Valvular Heart Disease

    Background:

    • Cardiac function deterioration is a common consequence of valvular lesions.
    • Early surgical intervention is crucial for halting or reversing heart dysfunction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the principles guiding the decision for beneficial cardiac valve surgery.
    • To review current operative indications for prevalent acquired and congenital valve lesions.
    • To discuss factors influencing prosthetic valve selection.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of principles for surgical intervention in valvular heart disease.
    • Analysis of current indications for common acquired and congenital valve lesions.
    • Discussion of prosthetic valve choice determinants.

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    Main Results:

    • Cardiac function decline from valvular lesions can be arrested or reversed with prompt surgery.
    • Established criteria guide the selection of patients who will benefit from valve surgery.
    • Specific indications exist for both acquired and congenital valve pathologies.
    • Prosthetic valve selection depends on multiple patient- and device-specific factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Timely surgical intervention is key to managing cardiac dysfunction due to valvular lesions.
    • Understanding surgical principles and indications optimizes patient outcomes.
    • Informed prosthetic valve choice is critical for successful surgical repair or replacement.