Society of Thoracic Surgeons predicted risk of mortality

Survival after valve replacement fell short of Swiss norms

Among 13,651 patients, average survival within 10 years was 1.58 years shorter than expected for the Swiss population matched for age, sex and calendar year.Among 13,651 patients, average survival within 10 years was 1.58 years shorter than expected for the Swiss population matched for age, sex and calendar year.