Surgical management of patients with AR (Aortic regurgitation)
Aortic valve replacement is
indicated in
1. Severe
symptomatic AR
2. Severe
AR with echo evidence of left ventricular dysfunction known as 55-55 rule.
Surgery is indicated if ejection fraction <55%
3. Left
ventricular end systolic volume >55ml/m2.
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