Contemporary reviews by surgeon: timing of operation for chronic aortic regurgitation

Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 Nov;60(11):735-43. doi: 10.1007/s11748-012-0093-4. Epub 2012 Sep 26.

Abstract

The timing of operation for severe chronic and asymptomatic aortic regurgitation remains problematic, though the present trend is to prefer early surgery. In this article, we review recent reports, mainly published after 2006, regarding indications for surgical treatment for pure chronic AR.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / classification
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / mortality
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Heart Failure / complications
  • Humans
  • Prognosis
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Time Factors
  • Ventricular Function, Left