Massive german study compares new and old heart valve procedures
NCT ID NCT01165827
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study was a large registry that planned to follow 180,000 patients in Germany with aortic valve problems (leaky or narrowed valves). The goal was to compare newer, less invasive treatments like TAVI with standard open-heart surgery to see which works best and for whom. Researchers collected data on survival, complications, and quality of life to help doctors make better treatment decisions.
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BQS Institute for Quality and Patient Safety
Hamburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, 20537, Germany