Midterm outcomes with a sutureless aortic bioprosthesis in a prospective multicenter cohort study

Despite the advanced age of the study population, with an intermediate risk profile, mortality and morbidity rates at 5 years compare with those reported in both arms of recent trials that have compared transcatheter and surgical valves in similar risk populations. CAVALIER, Safety and Effectiveness Study of Perceval S Valve for Extended CE Mark; DSMB, Data Safety Monitoring Board; CEC, Clinical Event Committee; Echo, echocardiography; SD, standard deviation; STS, Society of Thoracic Surgeons; CI, confidence interval; AVR, aortic valve replacement.