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The study investigates the haemodynamic effects of sinus plication on bicuspid aortic valve repair.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Haemodynamic early outcomes of sinus plication for bicuspid aortic valve repair

Key Points

The study investigates the haemodynamic effects of sinus plication on bicuspid aortic valve repair.
Observational analysis focusing on patients with bicuspid aortic valve repairs

Structured PICO

Does sinus plication improve haemodynamic outcomes (peak PG and Vmax) in patients undergoing bicuspid aortic valve repair?

Population

Patients undergoing bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) repair

Intervention

Sinus plication

Outcome

Peak pressure gradient (PG) and maximum velocity (Vmax) at 1 yearsurrogate

Sinus plication during bicuspid aortic valve repair may enhance early haemodynamic stability by lowering peak pressure gradient and maximum velocity.

Abstract

In BAV repair, sinus plication was potentially associated with lower peak PG and Vmax at 1 year. These findings suggest that sinus plication may enhance haemodynamic stability in BAV repair.

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Authors

Kay Maeda

Nao Ichihara

Toshio Baba

Journals

Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery

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Institutions

Jichi Medical University

Gunma University

Toho University

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Haemodynamic early outcomes of sinus plication for bicuspid aortic valve repair

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