The Nordic Aortic Valve Intervention (NOTION) trial comparing transcatheter versus surgical valve implantation: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

The Nordic Aortic Valve Intervention (NOTION) trial comparing transcatheter versus surgical valve implantation: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Degenerative aortic valve (AV) stenosis is the most prevalent heart valve disease in the western world. Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) has until recently been the standard of treatment for patients with severe AV stenosis....

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Main Authors: Thyregod Hans Gustav, Søndergaard Lars, Ihlemann Nikolaj, Franzen Olaf, Andersen Lars Willy, Hansen Peter Bo, Olsen Peter Skov, Nissen Henrik, Winkel Per, Gluud Christian, Steinbrüchel Daniel Andreas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Aortic valve stenosis
Aortic valve prosthesis
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Surgical aortic valve replacement
Randomised clinical trial design
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/14/1/11

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