Conventional versus rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement: a single-centre comparison between the Edwards Magna valve and its rapid-deployment successor

CONCLUSIONS We conclude that this rapid-deployment valve probably facilitates minimally invasive surgery. Furthermore, a subgroup analysis showed reduced transvalvular gradients in smaller valve sizes compared with the conventionally implanted valve of the same type. The favourable haemodynamic profile and the potentially different spectrum of valve-related adverse events should be addressed in further clinical trials.
Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Transplantation - heart, Basic research vascular Adult Cardiac Source Type: research