The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jul 2011
Editorial Biography Historical ArticleHistorical perspectives of The American Association for Thoracic Surgery: Richard H. Sweet (1901-1962).
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2011
Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe Mosaic porcine bioprosthesis: role of age on clinical performance in aortic position.
The Mosaic bioprosthesis is a third-generation stented porcine bioprosthesis combining physiologic fixation and α-amino oleic acid antimineralization treatment to improve durability and hemodynamic function. This single-center study reports on the performance of the Mosaic bioprosthesis in patients 65 years of age or less and patients older than 65 years at implantation. ⋯ Hemodynamic performance is similar in both groups. In the younger patients the incidence of structural valve disease, endocarditis, valve-related reoperation, and explantation is higher. The incidence in structural valve deterioration in the younger patients tends to be similar or lower compared with that seen in the literature.