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Published on: December 11, 2017
Durability of a novel mechanical aortic valve closure technique during left ventricular assist device support: A
Yuji Shiozaki1, Yuki Ichihara1, Saeko Yoshizawa2
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawadacho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan.
Abstract:
Mechanical aortic valve management during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support remains challenging. Herein, we report a novel mechanical aortic valve closure technique and its structural outcomes after >6 years of LVAD support. Compared with the conventional sandwich technique, the gap-filler technique required a shorter aortic cross-clamp time (28 vs. 69 min) and demonstrated complete structural integrity at heart explantation without patch dislocation or gross thrombus formation, suggesting superior long-term durability.
