Quality & Outcomes: Valvular Structural Heart Disease
The total volume of aortic, mitral, tricuspid, pulmonic and combined valve procedures at Penn has grown by more than 37 percent since 2003, demonstrating the vast experience of our cardiovascular surgeons and the increasing introduction of clinical research and innovative technologies into the operative sphere.
Penn's total valve surgery volume between 2003-2007 was 4,763.
The breakdown of valvular procedures is as follows:
- Aortic Valve – 49%
- Mitral Valve – 32%
- Combined Valves – 17.7%
- Tricuspid – 1%
- Pulmonic Valve – less than 1%
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