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Cardiovascular Grafts

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ABSTRACT: Results of Aortic Valve-Sparing Operations: Experience with Remodeling and Reimplantation Procedures in 65 Patients, Ann Thorac Surg 2004; 78: 767-772, Bethea, B.T., et al.
In evaluating 65 valve-sparing patients, the authors found the Gelweave Valsalva™ Graft (David I) obviates the risk of late annular dilatation from the David II remodeling.
ABSTRACT: Valve-Sparing AorticRoot Replacement: Early Experience with the De Paulis Valsalva Graft in 51 Patients. Ann Thorac Surg 2006; 82: 548-553. Patel, N.D., et al.
Authors found valve-sparing aortic root replacement using the Gelweave Valsalva™ Graft and reimplantation technique has excellent early results.
ABSTRACT: Does the Arterial Cannulation Site for Circulatory Arrest Influence Stroke Risk?, Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1274-1284; Svensson, L., et al.
In a comparative study, the authors concluded that axillary inflow with a graft reduces stroke for complex cardiac and cardioaortic operations that necessitate circulatory arrest.
VIDEO: Gelweave Valsalva™ Graft David I Implantation
View a David I Valve Sparing Procedure using the Gelweave Valsalva™ Graft (University of Bologna)(06.30)
VIDEO: Gelweave Valsalva™ Valve Sparing Root Replacement
View a Valve Sparing Root Replacement Using the Gelweave Valsalva™ Graft (Johns Hopkins University)(9:16)