Cardiac valve replacement: Canadian review 1978-86.
The total number of cardiac patients requiring valve surgery in Canada has remained relatively constant over the years 1978-86, at about 2900 cases per year. However, the type of valve used has changed with most centres now using bioprosthetic valves as compared to mechanical valves which were popular until 1978. Unfortunately, there is a lack of uniform follow-up data on cardiac valve replacement patients and a countrywide registry is needed in order to monitor morbidity, mortality and long term results.
Barwinsky
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Section of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.
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