ESC Congress 2026 Abstract
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.

Cohort · 13,651 peopleInterventions
Who was studied13,651 patients with severe aortic stenosis, 10 years
What changedAverage survival within 10 years of valve replacement was 1.58 years shorter than expected for the Swiss population
The catchThe study included only successful procedures, leaving out patients whose valve replacements failed