Aortic Root / Aortic Valve

  • Homografts
  • Xenografts
  • Ascending Aorta Graft
  • Durability
  • Stress Analysis
  • Topography

Aortic Root and Valve Prosthesis

In some patients with aneurysm of the ascending aorta the aortic valve is relatively unaffected. The ascending aortic tubular grafts available at present do not allow the proper preservation of the natural aortic valve.

The goal is to design a new aortic root prosthesis which will allow the preservation of the normal geometry and function of the aortic valve thereby increasing longevity of the valve. This research has been expanded to include studies of homografts, Ross procedure, stentless porcine valves and stress analysis of the aortic root.


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