Key result
Pulmonary autografts are discussed as a potential optimal substitute for the aortic valve, given the limitations of mechanical valves requiring anticoagulation and tissue valves having limited durability.
Why the study?
Is the pulmonary autograft the optimal substitute for the aortic valve compared to mechanical, tissue, or homograft valves?
Comparison
Pulmonary autograft vs Mechanical valves, tissue valves, and homograft…
Design
Editorial
Authors
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This editorial discusses the historical context and comparative advantages of pulmonary autografts versus mechanical, tissue, and homograft valves for aortic valve replacement.
Is the pulmonary autograft the optimal substitute for the aortic valve compared to mechanical, tissue, or homograft valves?
This editorial discusses the historical context and comparative advantages of pulmonary autografts versus mechanical, tissue, and homograft valves for aortic valve replacement.
Ronald C. Elkins (1994) conducted an editorial in Aortic valve disease. Pulmonary autograft vs. Mechanical valves, tissue valves, and homografts was evaluated. Pulmonary autografts are discussed as a potential optimal substitute for the aortic valve, given the limitations of mechanical valves requiring anticoagulation and tissue valves having limited durability.
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