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The Starr-Edwards valve.

A Starr

    Journal of the American College of Cardiology
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    The Silastic ball valve shows improved results, particularly in reducing thromboembolism, when comparing current models to those from the 1960s. Post-1973 valves perform well against contemporary alternatives.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Biomaterials Science

    Background:

    • The Silastic ball valve has been utilized in cardiac valve replacement.
    • Understanding the long-term performance and evolution of this device is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and analyze the outcomes of Silastic ball valve implantation.
    • To compare the efficacy of valve models used before and after 1973.

    Main Methods:

    • Classification of valve performance based on implantation period (pre- and post-1973).
    • Definition of valve failure using the Stanford method, encompassing valve-related mortality and complications requiring explantation.
    • Analysis of thromboembolic events and mechanical failures.

    Main Results:

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  • Significant improvements in outcomes, particularly reduced thromboembolism, observed with current Silastic ball valve models compared to earlier versions.
  • No mechanical failures reported for the valve.
  • Valves implanted after 1973 demonstrate competitive results against other contemporary cardiac valves.

    • Conclusions:

    • The evolution of the Silastic ball valve has led to dramatically improved clinical results.
    • The current Silastic ball valve models offer favorable outcomes in mitral and aortic valve replacement.