Loss of sinus compliance, cause of degenerative aortic valve disease, and early failure of biological valves

Authors
Robicsek, F Thubrikar, MJ
Citation
F. Robicsek et Mj. Thubrikar, Loss of sinus compliance, cause of degenerative aortic valve disease, and early failure of biological valves, Z KARDIOL, 89, 2000, pp. 104-106
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR KARDIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
03005860 → ACNP
Volume
89
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
7
Pages
104 - 106
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-5860(2000)89:<104:LOSCCO>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Loss of compliance of aortic sinuses due to aging or graft replacement caus es significant aortic valve leaflet dysfunction. This event leads to stress overload and induces degenerative changes in the patient's (natural or bio prosthetic) valve and unfavorably influences leaflet longevity.