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January 1, 1992European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Review of the global experience with the Medtronic-Hall valve

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Why the study?

Does the Medtronic-Hall cardiac valvular prosthesis provide safe and effective hemodynamic performance with low complication rates?

Population

Patients receiving the Medtronic-Hall cardiac valvular prosthesis

Comparison

Medtronic-Hall cardiac valvular prosthesis vs Other mechanical cardiac valvular prostheses

Design

Review

Follow-up

long-term

Authors

CACary W. AkinsCreighton University

Discussion

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Implication

May support Medtronic-Hall valve selection in suitable patients; leaves open need for contemporary randomized confirmation.

Structured PICO

Does the Medtronic-Hall cardiac valvular prosthesis provide safe and effective hemodynamic performance with low complication rates?

P
Population
Patients receiving the Medtronic-Hall cardiac valvular prosthesis
I
Intervention
Medtronic-Hall cardiac valvular prosthesis
C
Comparator
Other mechanical cardiac valvular prostheses
O
Outcome
Incidence of occluder impingements, hemodynamic performance (transvalve gradients and functional valve areas), and late valve-related complications

The Medtronic-Hall valve demonstrates excellent hemodynamic performance and a low rate of long-term complications, supporting its safety and efficacy.

Cite This Study

Cary W. Akins (1992) studied this question.

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  1. 1Medtronic-Hall Valve Replacement in a Third World Population Group1983 · 27 citations
  2. 2Hemodynamic Response and Valve Performance during Graded Physical Exercise in Patients with Medtronic-Hall Aortic Valve Prosthesis1983 · 3 citations
  3. 3Intraoperative and Postoperative Hemodynamic Studies in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement with the Hall-Kaster Cardiac Disc Valve Prosthesis1979 · 9 citations