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Title:

Occasional single beat regurgitation observed with the medtronic advantage bileaflet heart valve.

Document type:
Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Article
Author(s):
Eichinger, WB; Wagner, IM; Bleiziffer, S; Von Canal, F; Günzinger, R; Ruzicka, DJ; Busch, U; Bauernschmitt, R; Lange, R
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this clinical study was to obtain further evidence of the underlying mechanism causing the echocardiographically detected phenomenon of single beat regurgitation in a new bileaflet heart valve. As part of a prospective multicenter trial at our institution, 63 patients received the Advantage bileaflet mechanical heart valve (Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota) in aortic position. During routine follow-up performed at discharge and annually after the operation, intermitte...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2006
Journal volume:
82
Journal issue:
2
Pages contribution:
537-41
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.03.043
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16863757
Print-ISSN:
0003-4975
TUM Institution:
Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Lange)
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