Kardiologie up2date 2013; 09(04): 255-259
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1359195
Hotline – Herzklappenerkrankungen
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Bioprothesen, mechanische Klappen, Bio-engineered-Klappen – Update 2013

Axel Haverich
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Publication Date:
13 January 2014 (online)

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Abstract

Significant changes have been seen in surgical access and substitutes of heart valve patients, recently. The „Ross Procedure“ has lost some attractiveness, and minimal access as well as interventional techniques are becoming more often used. Sutureless aortic valves safe time during open heart surgery and first tissue engineered valve have been explored clinically.