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The St. Jude experience.

T W Jones, G I Thomas, L S Stavney

    American Journal of Surgery
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    The St. Jude prosthetic heart valve demonstrated a low complication rate in 91 patients undergoing aortic and mitral valve replacement. Survival rates were high, indicating the St. Jude valve is a competitive option for cardiac valve surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Biomaterials Science
    • Clinical Outcomes Research

    Background:

    • Prosthetic heart valves are crucial for treating valvular heart disease.
    • The St. Jude mechanical valve is a widely used option.
    • Evaluating long-term outcomes and complication rates is essential for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report the clinical experience with the St. Jude prosthetic heart valve.
    • To assess complication rates and survival following aortic and mitral valve replacement.
    • To compare the St. Jude valve's performance against other mechanical valves.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 91 patients undergoing aortic or mitral valve replacement.
    • Data collection on complications (hemorrhage, thromboembolism, infection, etc.) and mortality.

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  • Survival analysis at 3.8 years post-operation.
  • Warfarin anticoagulation management for all patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall mortality was 7% (5% excluding non-cardiac deaths).
    • Annual complication rates for nonfatal events were low (e.g., thromboembolism 0.87%/100 patient-years).
    • 3.8-year survival rates were 89% for mitral and 93% for aortic valve replacement, with an overall 92% survival.

    Conclusions:

    • The St. Jude prosthetic heart valve exhibits a low complication rate comparable to or better than other mechanical valves.
    • High survival rates and functional outcomes (83% NYHA Class I) support its efficacy.
    • The valve is a safe and effective option for patients requiring aortic and mitral valve replacement.