Journal of the American Heart Association
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Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular disease and has a dismal prognosis without surgical treatment. The aim of this meta-analysis was to quantitatively assess the comparative effectiveness of the Perceval (LivaNova) valve versus conventional aortic bioprostheses. ⋯ The Perceval bioprosthesis improves the postoperative course compared with conventional bioprostheses and is an option for high-risk patients.