Figure 2
Influence of LV histological findings on outcome after AVR. Cumulative survival after the operation in relation to muscle cell nucleus volume. Five- and 7-year survivals were 83 ± 7% and 83 ± 7%, respectively, for a nucleus volume of ≤ 820 μm3 ( ____ ), and 74 ± 10% and 49 ± 14%; respectively, for a nucleus volume of >820 μm3 ( ------ ). (Lund O, et al. Myocardial structure as a determinant of pre- and postoperative ventricular function and long-term prognosis after valve replacement for aortic stenosis. Eur Heart J 1998,19:1099–1108, by permission of Oxford University Press) [42].