Abstract

BORRACCI, RAÚL A. et al. First Perceval S™ Sutureless Aortic Valve Prosthesis Implantations in Argentina. Rev. argent. cardiol. [online]. 2018, vol.86, n.4, pp.53-60. ISSN 1850-3748.

Aortic valve replacement with sutureless prostheses is an innovative alternative for the treatment of aortic stenosis in the el-derly and in high-risk patients. Although the world experience with these prostheses has been going on for several years, only recently, the Perceval S™ model, consisting of a self-expanding sutureless prosthesis made of bovine pericardium and mounted on a nitinol stent, has begun to be commercialized in Argentina. In this study, we present the first three cases of aortic valve replacement with Perceval bioprostheses performed in Argentina. The sutureless technique is a promising alternative for surgi-cal aortic valve replacement with a bioprosthesis, and may possibly compete with intravascular therapy in high-risk patients.

Keywords : Aortic Valve/surgery - Sutureless Surgical Procedures - Treatment Outcome.

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