New anatomically oriented transapical aortic valve implantation.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.12.026.
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Abstract
Transapical aortic valve implantation has become a routine procedure to treat high-risk patients in some centers. To facilitate optimal positioning, a new self-centering valve design with anatomic orientation of the commissures has been developed. This self-expanding nitinol stent-based valve has 3 support arms that are placed within the aortic sinuses. Here we report implantation of this new valve in a patient. The valve demonstrated excellent function with a low transvalvular gradient.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation