title: Invited commentary.
authors: Quebec Heart Institute, Laval Hospital, 2725 Chemin Sainte-Foy, Sainte-Foy, PQ G1V 4G5 Canada. medjgd@hermes.ulaval.ca
authors: Jean G
authors: JG
authors: Dumesnil
authors: Philippe
authors: P
authors: Pibarot
mesh_terms: D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D001830:Body Surface Area; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008297:Male; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D015996:Survival Rate; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome