Table 3.
Cases of considerable undersizing (>10%) in bicuspid valves
| Patient | Valve size implanted | Annulus size | Mean aortic gradient (mmHg) | PVL at discharge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area (mm2) | Area‐derived diameter (mm) | Baseline | Discharge | |||
| 1 | 27 mm | 706 | 30.0 | 61.6 | NR | NR |
| 2 | 27 mm | 550 | 25.7 | 29.0 | 12.4 | Trace |
| 3 | 27 mm | 784 | 31.6 | 53.6 | 12.9 | Mild |
| 4 | 25 mm | 604 | 28.0 | 48.2 | 15.8 | None |
| 5 | 27 mm | 691 | 30.0 | 22.9 | 12.0 | Trace |
Values are means.
NR, not recorded due to death of patient (left ventricular perforation, cardiac tamponade) prior to discharge.