Journal article
Analysis of explants and causes of mortality during long-term follow-up of the Toronto stentless porcine valve.
Abstract
The long-term status of stentless porcine valves has not yet been defined.
METHODS: 447 patients were followed at 6 IDE sites up to 10 years (total follow-up, 2024.3 pt years; mean, 4.5 years): 35% were over 70 years and 41% underwent concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting.
Authors
Shargall Y; Goldman B; Christakis G; David T
Journal
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol. 13, No. 4 Suppl 1, pp. 106–112
Publication Date
October 2001
ISSN
1043-0679