Table 1 Aortic valve characteristics
From: Application of Regent mechanical valve in patients with small aortic annulus: 3-year follow-up
Group 1 (17 mm Regent, n = 18) | Group 2 (19 mm Regent, n = 22) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Aortic stenosis (congenital) | 2 (11.1%) | 3 (13.6%) | NS |
Aortic stenosis (degenerative) | 4 (22.2%) | 3 (13.6%) | NS |
Aortic insufficiency (rheumatic) | 8 (44.4%) | 10 (45.5%) | NS |
Aortic stenosis and insufficiency (rheumatic) | 3 (16.7%) | 4 (18.2%) | NS |
SBE | 1 (5.6%) | 2 (9.1%) | NS |