Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9978727 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The Carpentier-Edwards supra-annular aortic porcine bioprosthesis continues to provide excellent freedom from structural valve deterioration and overall freedom from valve-related residual morbidity, mortality, and reoperation up to 18 years. Hemodynamic performance is satisfactory. The prosthesis remains recommended for patients older than 70 years and for patients 61 to 70 years of age, especially when comorbid risk factors are not anticipated to provide extended survival.
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Authors
W.R. Eric MD, Lawrence H. MD, Robert T. MD, Eva MSc, Joan S. MacNab, Elizabeth BScN, Florence Chan, Michael T. MD, Hilton MD,