Early structural degeneration of Mitroflow aortic valve: Another issue in addition to the mismatch?
- Autori: Ruvolo, Giovanni; Pisano, Calogera*; Balistreri, Carmela Rita; Maresi, Emiliano; Triolo, Oreste Fabio; Argano, Vincenzo; Bassano, Carlo; Vacirca, Sara Rita; Nardi, Paolo; Orlandi, Augusto
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2018
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/290247
Abstract
We reported two cases of early structural valve degeneration (SVD) with Mitroflow prosthesis in aortic position in patients above the age of 65 years. Microscopic aspects have been analysed to investigate the intrinsic mechanism of SVD. New techniques to improve the structure and the preservation of this prosthesis are needed in order to reduce potential dangerous early complications.