Key result
Aortic valve replacement using the stentless porcine aortic valve resulted in a 6% hospital mortality rate and competent valves in 96% of patients at 41 months follow-up.
Why the study?
Does aortic valve replacement using a stentless porcine aortic valve provide safe and effective clinical and hemodynamic outcomes in patients requiring aortic valve replacement?
Observational (n=100)
Does aortic valve replacement using a stentless porcine aortic valve provide safe and effective clinical and hemodynamic outcomes in patients requiring aortic valve replacement?
The use of a stentless porcine aortic valve for aortic valve replacement demonstrated excellent clinical results, stable valve coaptation, and improved left ventricular function at 41 months follow-up.
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Supports feasibility of stentless porcine AVR in selected cases; leaves open need for randomized trials versus stented valves.
Vrandecic et al. (1994) conducted an observational in Aortic valve disease requiring replacement (n=100). Stentless porcine aortic valve was evaluated on Hospital mortality. Aortic valve replacement using the stentless porcine aortic valve resulted in a 6% hospital mortality rate and competent valves in 96% of patients at 41 months follow-up.
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