Key result
Starr-Edwards aortic and mitral valve prostheses demonstrate feasibility for treating acquired valvular heart disease.
Why the study?
The clinical experience and rationale for selecting Starr-Edwards ball-valve prostheses in treating acquired valvular heart disease were presented due to evolving surgical approaches.
Population
106 operations for acquired valvular heart disease at Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Comparison
Insertion of Starr-Edwards aortic and mitral valve prostheses
Design
Observational case series
Authors
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Historical series establishes early mechanical valve feasibility; leaves open durability comparisons with contemporary prostheses.
Observational (n=106)
No
This historical report details the early clinical experience with the Starr-Edwards ball-valve prosthesis for acquired valvular heart disease.
Donald B. Effler (1964) conducted an observational in Acquired valvular heart disease (n=106). Starr-Edwards aortic and mitral valve prostheses was evaluated. A total of 106 operations for the insertion of Starr-Edwards aortic and mitral valve prostheses were performed for acquired valvular heart disease.
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