Cusp height in aortic valves

Abstract

We found the cusp height was larger than previously published. It shows marked variability and correlates with the clinical variables. These data might serve as the basis for decision making in aortic valve repair.

Mid-Term Results of Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in Patients With Expanded Indications

“…Despite these results, caution should be applied when using VSRR with cusp repair for cusp retraction. Selection of appropriate patients with morphologically repairable cusps requires exclusion of patients without minimal cusp length, which is defined as a geometric height of 17 mm [22].…”

Fresh Pericardial Valved Conduit for Reconstruction of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract in Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Stenosis or Pulmonary Atresia—Early Results

“…1) They made bicuspid conduits whereas ours is tricuspid, 2) They used a trapezoid shaped strip to create valvular cusp, we use rectangular strip, 3) They didn't take the upper parabolic curvature into consideration as we did. We adopted our design from the cusp design described by Fan R. et al [4], Billar et al [5] and sinus drawings by Schäfers Hans-Joachim et al [15]. Schlichter The short period of competence of the APVC valve is a relative disadvantage.…”

Valve-sparing aortic root replacement in patients with Marfan syndrome—the Homburg experience

“…Stay sutures were placed through the commissures and fixed to the patient's chest wall thus preserving the commissural orientation. Since their introduction, valve assessment consisted of measurement of both geometric (14) and effective height (10) to exclude cusp retraction and assess prolapse. The diameter of the basal ring was determined by direct intubation with graded Hegar dilators.…”