[Minimally invasive transapical aortic valve implantation. A multidisciplinary procedure for heart surgeons, cardiologists and thoracic anaesthesiologists].
The preliminary results of a new emerging technology for minimally invasive transapical aortic valve implantation for high risk patients with aortic stenosis is discussed and the potential for broader based application of this promising approach is put into perspective.
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Sten Lyager
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Hjerte-lunge-karkirurgisk, Arhus Universitetshospital, Skejby, DK-8200 Arhus N. lyager@ki.au.dk
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome