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Ross Procedure/ Homografts Info
by Eric__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Eric on June 08, 1999 at 11:08:01
I am a 47 yo with aortic stenosis, mild at this point.
After a review of the various types of valve replacements, I am leaning towards having the Ross procedure done, possibly an aortic homograft instead.
I know this is not a common procedure and I would like to find out which centers are performing the most of these procedures.
Would you know where I can find this kind of data?
How many Ross procedures are done on adults at the Cleveland Clinic? What kind of long term follow-up has your center done and how can I get that info?
Is ther any newer data on the life expectancy of an aortic homograft? I believe there are some newer techniques to extend their durablility and performance.
Thank you for your help.
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I am a 47 yo with aortic stenosis, mild at this point.
After a review of the various types of valve replacements, I am leaning towards having the Ross procedure done, possibly an aortic homograft instead.
I know this is not a common procedure and I would like to find out which centers are performing the most of these procedures.
Would you know where I can find this kind of data?
How many Ross procedures are done on adults at the Cleveland Clinic? What kind of long term follow-up has your center done and how can I get that info?
Is ther any newer data on the life expectancy of an aortic homograft? I believe there are some newer techniques to extend their durablility and performance.
Thank you for your help.
Follow Ups:
Re: Ross Procedure/ Homografts Info Todd 6/09/1999
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Re: Ross Procedure/ Homografts Info CCF CARDIO MD - DLB 6/08/1999
(0)
Re: Ross Procedure/ Homografts Info Eric 6/08/1999
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Ross Procedure/ Homografts Info CCF CARDIO MD - DLB 6/08/1999
(2)
Re: Ross Procedure/ Homografts Info RHONDA HORTON 6/09/1999
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Ross Procedure/ Homografts Info CCF CARDIO MD - DLB 6/10/1999
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