Excellent Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes: Studies have demonstrated that the David procedure offers ...Read more
Can the David procedure last more than 30 years?
Excellent Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes: Studies have demonstrated that the David procedure offers good long-term outcomes, with high survival rates and freedom from reoperation at 10 and 15 years. For example, one study showed a 90% freedom from reoperation at 10 years.
Durability Beyond 20 Years: While 20-year follow-up data exists, long-term outcomes beyond that are still being evaluated. Some studies suggest the procedure is durable and safe in the long term, with significant freedom from mortality and secondary reoperations.
Factors Affecting Durability: The durability of the David procedure can be influenced by factors such as the patient's age, the underlying pathology (like bicuspid or tricuspid aortic valve), and the quality of the aortic valve cusps. Ongoing Research: Continuous monitoring and research are crucial to further assess the long-term efficacy and durability of the David procedure, especially beyond 20 years.
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Adam Pick Whoa, I had no idea about this! Great to learn that Dr. Svennson took great care of him. If anybody i ... Read more
Got the David Procedure about 7 weeks ago, wondering about long term outcomes and return to normal life. heard Jeff ...Read more
David Procedure, anyone get it?
Got the David Procedure about 7 weeks ago, wondering about long term outcomes and return to normal life. heard Jeff Green NBA Player got this done back in 2012 and he`s still playing.
Richard Munson Good luck in your recovery. Not a good idea to compare one persons outcome to another. Take it one da ... Read more
Richard Munson Good luck in your recovery. Not a good idea to compare one persons outcome to another. Take it one day at a time.
Adam Pick Hi Howard, Here is a Surgeon Roundtable with Dr. Eric Rosselli and Dr. Marijan Koprivanac all about t ... Read more
Adam Pick Hi Howard, Here is a Surgeon Roundtable with Dr. Eric Rosselli and Dr. Marijan Koprivanac all about the David Procedure, aka Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement, and their outcomes. Hope that helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxBjv0cexhQ
https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com: Aortic "Valve-Sparing" Root Replacement is a newer, more complex procedure that provides patients several advantages for...
Adam Pick If, by chance, you had a Modified David Procedure, here is a video about that technique - https://www ... Read more
https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Valve-sparing, valve-preserving and reimplantation aortic root replacement techniques, such as the David Procedure, can...
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Excellent Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes:
Studies have demonstrated that the David procedure offers ...Read more
Excellent Mid- to Long-Term Outcomes:
Studies have demonstrated that the David procedure offers good long-term outcomes, with high survival rates and freedom from reoperation at 10 and 15 years. For example, one study showed a 90% freedom from reoperation at 10 years.
Durability Beyond 20 Years:
While 20-year follow-up data exists, long-term outcomes beyond that are still being evaluated. Some studies suggest the procedure is durable and safe in the long term, with significant freedom from mortality and secondary reoperations.
Factors Affecting Durability:
The durability of the David procedure can be influenced by factors such as the patient's age, the underlying pathology (like bicuspid or tricuspid aortic valve), and the quality of the aortic valve cusps.
Ongoing Research:
Continuous monitoring and research are crucial to further assess the long-term efficacy and durability of the David procedure, especially beyond 20 years.