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Steffen Pfeiffer1, Theodor Fischlein1, Giuseppe Santarpino1
1Cardiovascular Center, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany.
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|July 8, 2017
Summary
The sutureless Perceval aortic valve shows excellent hemodynamic performance and safety. Further research is needed on its long-term durability and risks like endocarditis and pacemaker need.
Area of Science:
- Cardiac Surgery
- Medical Devices
- Aortic Valve Replacement
Background:
- The sutureless Perceval aortic valve is gaining popularity in European centers.
- Initial studies from 2007 demonstrated feasibility and safety.
- Growing clinical data highlight its excellent hemodynamic outcomes, safety, and versatility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a state-of-the-art overview of the Perceval aortic valve.
- To review current knowledge on its performance and clinical use.
- To identify unanswered questions and future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Review of key published studies on the Perceval aortic valve.
- Analysis of premarketing clinical results and real-world data.
- Inclusion of preliminary findings from ongoing studies.
Main Results:
- Excellent hemodynamic performance has been demonstrated.
- The valve exhibits a favorable safety profile.
- Versatility in various clinical conditions has been observed.
Conclusions:
- The Perceval valve offers excellent short-term outcomes.
- Long-term durability, endocarditis risk, and pacemaker implantation rates require further investigation.
- Ongoing studies will inform future indications and optimal use of the Perceval valve.
