| Literature DB >> 29850167 |
Giovanni Ruvolo1, Calogera Pisano2, Carmela Rita Balistreri3, Emiliano Maresi4, Oreste Fabio Triolo2, Vincenzo Argano2, Carlo Bassano1, Sara Rita Vacirca1, Paolo Nardi1, Augusto Orlandi5.
Abstract
We reported two cases of early structural valve degeneration (SVD) with Mitroflow prosthesis in aortic position in patients above the age of 65 years. Microscopic aspects have been analysed to investigate the intrinsic mechanism of SVD. New techniques to improve the structure and the preservation of this prosthesis are needed in order to reduce potential dangerous early complications.Entities:
Keywords: Structural valve degeneration (SVD); aortic stenosis; prosthesis
Year: 2018 PMID: 29850167 PMCID: PMC5949512 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.03.137
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Thorac Dis ISSN: 2072-1439 Impact factor: 2.895