If MIAVR is so good, why aren't we all doing it? A UK perspective
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Background Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MIAVR) was first described in 1996 as an alternative to median sternotomy for AVR. Its uptake has been sporadic in cardiac surgery units in the UK. It remains unclear and somewhat controversial whether it has superior patient outcomes over conventional sternotomy. This survey aims to explore the reason for the low uptake by consultant surgeons in the UK and assess current opinions regarding the benefits, evidence base and barriers to MIAVR.
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