This study provides contemporary data on the characteristics and outcome of patients undergoing first-time isolated aortic valve replacement.

Management of patients with acute type A aortic dissection may include one or more surgical procedures after the initial emergency repair. Reoperations carry a low operative risk with good long-term survival and their incidence is reduced by routine open distal anastomosis and aggressive replacement of the aortic arch. Intimal tear resection and primary anastomosis of the aorta appear to be associated with increased risk of reoperation.

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This study, showing that contemporary outcomes after AVR are excellent, may help to improve treatment decision-making in elderly patients with aortic valve disease.

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