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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007;133:622
© 2007 The American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Surgery for Acquired Cardiovascular Disease

Discussion

Dr von Segesser (Lausanne, Switzerland). I congratulate Dr Bryan and Prof Angelini’s group for this nice study that gives answers to some questions that have been around for many years, namely, whether there is a difference between the 2 types of valves. This brings me to the first question.

In the 1990s there have been at least a half a dozen design iterations between different CarboMedics and St. Jude valve designs. Can you specify the type of valve that was used in your study?

Dr Bryan. All of these valves were standard St. Jude Medical and CarboMedics prostheses.

Dr von Segesser. There seemed to be a slight difference with regard to thromboembolism between CarboMedics and St. Jude valves, not when you look at the single valve replacements but at the double valve replacements. Can you comment on that?

Dr Bryan. None of . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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