Letter to the Editor: Ross procedure: Valve function, clinical outcomes and predictors after 25 years’ follow-up

The following letter presents a critique of the study titled “Ross procedure: valve function, clinical outcomes and predictors after 25 years’ follow-up,” recently published in your esteemed journal. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the long-term outcomes of the Ross procedure, focusi...

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Published in:Current problems in cardiology 2024-05, Vol.49 (5), p.102487-102487, Article 102487
Main Authors: Rangwala, Burhanuddin Sohail, Rangwala, Hussain Sohail
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic Valve - surgery
Child
Clinical outcomes
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation - adverse effects
Humans
Incidence
Reoperation
Risk Factors
Ross procedure
Treatment Outcome
Valve function
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Summary:The following letter presents a critique of the study titled “Ross procedure: valve function, clinical outcomes and predictors after 25 years’ follow-up,” recently published in your esteemed journal. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the long-term outcomes of the Ross procedure, focusing on survival rates and incidence of valve dysfunction over a 25-year period. Despite revealing excellent overall survival rates and promising outcomes in pediatric patients, concerns regarding valvular failure and reintervention are underscored. While acknowledging limitations, such as sample size and observational biases, this study highlights the significance of surgeon experience in mitigating adverse outcomes. This critique emphasizes the study's contribution to understanding the efficacy and challenges of the Ross procedure, advocating further research to optimize patient outcomes.
ISSN:0146-2806
1535-6280
DOI:10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102487