Key result
Freedom Solo implantation was associated with significantly lower postoperative platelet levels, but without any significant clinical difference regarding thrombo and hemorrhagic complications.
Why the study?
Does Freedom Solo prosthesis implantation reduce postoperative platelet levels and increase bleeding complications in patients undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement?
Does Freedom Solo prosthesis implantation reduce postoperative platelet levels and increase bleeding complications in patients undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement?
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Freedom Solo prosthesis implantation is associated with lower postoperative platelet levels, but this does not appear to translate into increased thromboembolic or hemorrhagic complications.
Piccardo et al. (2008) conducted a letter in Aortic valve replacement (n=138). Freedom Solo implantation vs. Other pericardial prostheses was evaluated on Postoperative platelet levels and clinical repercussions (thrombo and hemorrhagic complications). Freedom Solo implantation was associated with significantly lower postoperative platelet levels, but without any significant clinical difference regarding thrombo and hemorrhagic complications.
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