The study provides biomechanical and ultrastructural evidence supporting the suitability of the pulmonary valve for use as an aortic valve replacement.
Provides preclinical support for pulmonary autograft in aortic position; leaves open human validation trials.
Mechanical differences between aortic and pulmonary valve are minimal. Ultrastructural studies show that the aortic and pulmonary valves have similar structural elements and architecture. This investigation suggests that the pulmonary valve can be considered mechanically and structurally suitable for use as an aortic valve replacement.
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