Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe trends and outcomes for patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in the Netherlands.
Methods: The Netherlands Heart Registration database was used to report the number and outcomes of isolated, primary SAVR procedures performed from 2007 to 2018 in adult patients.
Results: A total of 17 142 procedures were included, of which 77.
Introduction: Based on European guidelines, transcatheter aortic valve implementation (TAVI) could be the therapy of choice in patients with severe aortic stenosis aged ≥ 75 years. In the Netherlands, there has been a debate between healthcare providers and the National Health Care Institute regarding reimbursement for TAVI, which resulted in an indication document that defines TAVI patients who are eligible for reimbursement. This document has been effective since 1 January 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the performance of the EuroSCORE II over time and dynamics in values of predictors included in the model.
Methods: A cohort study was performed using data from the Netherlands Heart Registration. All cardiothoracic surgical procedures performed between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2019 were included for analysis.
Objective: To evaluate the influence of preoperative multidisciplinary team (MDT) care on perioperative management and outcomes of frail patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Background: Frail patients are at increased risk for complications and poor functional outcome after cardiac surgery. In these patients, preoperative MDT care may improve outcomes.