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Current status of valve prostheses
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1985
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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.
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.
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.
Abstract:
The deterioration in cardiac function caused by a valvular lesion frequently can be halted or reversed by timely surgery. This article discusses the principles used to decide when surgery is beneficial and briefly reviews current indications for operation in the more common acquired and congenital valve lesions. The factors influencing the choice of a valve prosthesis are also discussed.