| Literature DB >> 15216312 |
David A. Ott1, Denton A. Cooley, John C. Norman.
Abstract
A 66-year-old woman developed severe hemolysis after undergoing aortic valve replacement. A diminutive annulus and extensive calcification of the aorta precluded further surgery of the aortic root. Hemolysis was completely reversed by the implantation of a woven Dacron apicoabdominal aortic conduit incorporating a Cooley-Cutter prosthetic valve. Fractionation of stroke volume by means of a second ventricular outlet can reduce shear stresses and turbulence associated with unfavorable hemodynamic conditions, thereby successfully correcting hemolysis.Entities:
Year: 1979 PMID: 15216312 PMCID: PMC287804
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cardiovasc Dis ISSN: 0093-3546