The biological valve spectrum and a rationale for prosthetic valve choice

Richard A. Hopkins, R. Eric Lilly, James St. Louis

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Abstract

There is a broad spectrum of biological valves available for use in patients. These valves offer the advantage of decreased need for anticoagulation, decreased incidence of thromboembolism and with variable hemodynamic performance. The spectrum ranges from porcine prostheses, modified orifice porcine prostheses, bovine pericardial valves, fresh and cryopreserved homografts, and stentless xenografts. All of these have been discussed in previous chapters, but a synopsis of each currently available prosthesis and their characteristics are defined below.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCardiac Reconstructions with Allograft Tissues
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages602-611
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0387949623, 9780387949628
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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