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  • Title: New anatomically oriented transapical aortic valve implantation.
    Author: Falk V, Schwammenthal EE, Kempfert J, Linke A, Schuler G, Mohr FW, Walther T.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2009 Mar; 87(3):925-6. PubMed ID: 19231421.
    Abstract:
    Transapical aortic valve implantation has become a routine procedure to treat high-risk patients in some centers. To facilitate optimal positioning, a new self-centering valve design with anatomic orientation of the commissures has been developed. This self-expanding nitinol stent-based valve has 3 support arms that are placed within the aortic sinuses. Here we report implantation of this new valve in a patient. The valve demonstrated excellent function with a low transvalvular gradient.
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