Sutureless, rapid deployment valves and stented bioprosthesis in aortic valve replacement: recommendations of an International Expert Consensus Panel

Patients requiring a biological valve for aortic valve replacement, including those with comorbidities, old age, delicate aortic wall conditions (calcified root, porcelain aorta, prior implantation of aortic homograft and stentless valves), concomitant procedures, and small aortic roots.

Sutureless and rapid deployment valves

Stented bioprostheses (traditional valves)

Expert consensus recommendations on the use of sutureless and rapid deployment valves