Thrombocytopenia after Sorin Freedom Solo valve implantation: is there a clinical relevance?

Evaluation of platelet count after isolated biological aortic valve replacement with Freedom Solo bioprosthesis

“…To the best of our knowledge, no reports of thrombocytopenia have been described related to these valves. In a recent study, Santarpino et al found that platelet count was significantly reduced in patients with FS but not in those with Sorin Freedom [18,19]. These results suggest a different mechanism than toxicity.…”