Why the study?
How do homograft valves compare to autograft valves for aortic valve replacement in terms of long-term performance and survival?
How do homograft valves compare to autograft valves for aortic valve replacement in terms of long-term performance and survival?
Homograft and autograft valves for aortic valve replacement demonstrate excellent long-term patient survival with negligible rates of thromboembolism, haemolysis, and bleeding over 6 to 14 years.
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Supports low thromboembolism with homografts/autografts in aortic replacement; leaves open randomized comparisons to mechanical or bioprosthetic valves.
Bodnár et al. (1979) studied this question.
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