Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement

Surgical aortic valve replacement may be considered when there is severe aortic stenosis or regurgitation with symptoms, or ventricular dysfunction, and anatomical or clinical conditions are more suitable for simultaneous surgical treatment. The decision focuses on age and expected durability, feasibility of long-term anticoagulation, whether concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting or aortic surgery is required, and overall surgical risk.