Why the study?
Does St Jude Silzone valve implantation increase the risk of embolism or paravalvar leak compared to standard valves in patients undergoing valve replacement?
Population
167 patients undergoing valve replacement. Silzone mitral valve replacement patients had a mean age of 61…
Comparison
St Jude Silzone valve implantation vs St Jude Medical standard valve implantation
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 3.0 years for Silzone group, 4.7 years for standard…
Authors
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Silzone mitral valves were associated with higher early thromboembolism; leaves open whether randomized trials will confirm causality or alter practice.
Does St Jude Silzone valve implantation increase the risk of embolism or paravalvar leak compared to standard valves in patients undergoing valve replacement?
The use of St Jude Silzone mitral valves is associated with a significantly higher risk of early postoperative major thromboembolism compared to standard valves.
Adrian Ionescu (2003) studied this question.