Why the study?
Does the Carpentier-Edwards Perimount bioprosthesis improve hemodynamic features compared to the St. Jude Medical Epic bioprosthesis in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement?
Population
86 patients undergoing aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, or mixed…
Comparison
Carpentier-Edwards Perimount bioprosthesis (n=39) vs St. Jude Medical Epic bioprosthesis (n=47)
Design
Cohort, Randomly assigned bioprostheses
Follow-up
mean 9.7 +/- 4 months
Authors
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May favor Perimount selection for AVR hemodynamics; leaves open impact on clinical outcomes.
Does the Carpentier-Edwards Perimount bioprosthesis improve hemodynamic features compared to the St. Jude Medical Epic bioprosthesis in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement?
Goetzenich et al. (2009) studied this question.
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