Off-pump mitral valved stent implantation: comparison of apical and subannular fixation techniques [EXPERIMENTAL]

CONCLUSIONS
The proof-of-principle for the subannular fixation was shown with haemodynamic stability, low gradients and physiological longitudinal function. A decreased ejection fraction, survival time and fractures identify potential areas for improvement. With regard to the long-term outcome, the group with subannular fixation did not reach the results of the group with apical fixation in this study.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 10, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Pokorny, S., Huenges, K., Hansen, J. H., Schadow, Y., Fischer, G., Morlock, M. M., Cremer, J., Lutter, G. Tags: History EXPERIMENTAL Source Type: research