Changes in the Prosthesis Types Used for Aortic Valve Replacement after the Introduction of Sutureless and Rapid Deployment Valves in Korea: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study.

After the introduction of sutureless and rapid deployment valves in Korea, the rate of use of these new valves remarkably increased, especially in elderly patients and those requiring concomitant surgery. Further studies should investigate the clinical outcomes of these new prostheses.