Modified Danielson Technique for Prosthetic Aortic Valve Endocarditis and Aortoventricular Discontinuity.

We describe our use of a modified Danielson technique in a 68-year-old man with advanced prosthetic valve endocarditis that was associated with aortic annulus destruction and aortoventricular discontinuity. This modified technique enables safer, more secure anchoring of a replacement valve, reduces the risks and concerns associated with bypass grafts, and successfully treats aortoventricular discontinuity.
PMID: 32603453 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal - March 31, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Filippone G, Calia C, Finazzo M, Fazzari F, Caruana G, Argano V Tags: Tex Heart Inst J Source Type: research