Among the common causes of aortic regurgitation, isolated cusp prolapse is frequent and is amenable to surgical repair with excellent mid-term results. In particular, in patents who are potential candidates for AVSO, identification and correction of an associated prolapse, either pre-existing or secondary to the AVSO procedure, may further extend the indications for this technique, increase its success rates and improve its long-term outcome.
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