Aortic valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure whereby a failing aortic valve is replaced with an artificial heart valve. The aortic valve may need to be replaced because of aortic regurgitation, or if the valve is narrowed by stenosis.
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Aortic valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure whereby a failing aortic valve is replaced with an artificial heart valve.
2. ESC e-Journal: History in medicine, the aortic valve
Valve Surgery and InterventionsQuote, Valve Surgery and Interventions
Harken (1910-1993) was, in 1960, able to implant the first prosthetic valve in the aortic position
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