Thrombocytopenia Following Perceval Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement in Asian Patients

CONCLUSIONS: Thrombocytopenia was common after Perceval sutureless AVR, although its impact was not significant. Although Perceval sutureless AVR was found to be a safe and effective option, preoperative assessment of potential bleeding should be performed and the Perceval valve should not be used for patients with a high bleeding risk.PMID:36709983 | DOI:10.1253/circj.CJ-22-0587

Source: Circulation Journal - January 29, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Taisuke Nakayama Yoshitsugu Nakamura Fumiaki Shikata Masaki Ushijima Yuto Yasumoto Daiki Yoshiyama Miho Kuroda Shintaro Sawa Ryo Tsuruta Akira Furutachi Takuya Narita Yujiro Ito Source Type: research