The article, "rates of structural valve deterioration and failure of trifecta bioprosthetic valve over a 5-year follow-up period: a single-center experience", was reviewed.The article presented a retrospective, single center study on trifecta valves to estimate the rate and predictors of structural valve deterioration (svd).The article concluded that over a 5-year follow-up period, 5.9% had a structural valve failure, which is lower.Compared to other studies, suggesting that valve implantation in experienced surgical centers could be an important factor in reducing valve complications and failure.[the primary author was anas hashem, mayo clinic hospital rochester, rochester, mn 55902-1906, united states.
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