Abstract:Objective: Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) carries the known risk of shedding debris into the left ventricle during valve leaflet excision and annulus debridement. Embolization of this debris may have devastating effects for the patient. Although surgeons have developed methods to mitigate this risk, no data exist as to their efficacy. Herein, we present the first study that evaluates the efficacy of a technique for capturing debris during SAVR. Methods: Our group conducted a prospective case series o… Show more
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