Ten year follow up of models 1260 and 2400 Starr-Edwards isolated aortic valve replacement.
In our experience the structural durability of the S-E models 1260 and 2400 aortic prostheses is excellent, with no episodes of mechanical valve failure recorded over a 10 year period. Long term performance characteristics compare favourably with other published series and other prostheses, with a specifically low incidence of thromboembolism recorded. Such data will provide a useful comparison against newer prostheses in the search for the ideal cardiac valve substitute.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001021:Aortic Valve; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors