AR in operated tetralogy of Fallot due to: dilatation of aortic root, lack of support due to subaortic VSD, valvular deformation due to retraction of surgical patch.
Right ventricular function assessment is important in cardiac transplant recipients. RV dilatation / failure can occur in postop period due to elevated PVR.
A subgroup analysis of PLATO trial found that in those undergoing CABG within 7 days after intake of ticagrelor compared with clopidogrel, total and cardiovascular mortality was lower
Anatomical considerations of the mitral valve are important while considering mitral valve repair either surgically or by percutaneous trans catheter techniques.