Surgical treatment Medical treatment
Variables
Number (%) or Median [range] Number (%) or Median [range]
Aortic valve + root replacement 17 (85%) 5 (50%)
Aortic valve + root replacement + tricuspid valve repair 1 (5%) 0
Aortic valve + root + mitral valve replacement 0 1 (10%)
Aortic valve + root + mitral valve replacement + tricuspid valve repair 0 1 (10%)
Aortic valve + root + CABG 1 (5%) 0
Aortic valve + root + ascending aorta 1 (5%) 3 (30%)
Biological prosthesis 8 (40%) 5 (50%
Mechanical prosthesis 12 (60%) 5 (50%)
Number of previous cardiac operation(s) 1 2 16 4 7 3
Interval time between index treatment and last operation (months)
71 [2 – 267]
35 [3 – 117]