Publications by authors named "Peter Sy Yu"
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation: the transaortic approach.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann
June 2017
Article Synopsis
- * A case series involving 5 high-risk patients used the transaortic method to successfully deploy the CoreValve Evolut R without major complications.
- * Results showed significant improvements in aortic health one month post-procedure, indicating that the transaortic approach is a viable alternative for those ineligible for transfemoral TAVI.
Mitral valve repair using a semirigid ring: patient selection and early outcomes.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann
September 2016
Background: Commonly used complete mitral annuloplastic rings include saddle-shaped and semirigid rings, with no clear indication for either type. A semirigid ring may be preferred in patients whose native mitral saddle shape is well maintained. We present our experience of using semirigid rings for mitral valve repair.
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