Transcatheter implantation of a new prototype of self-expanding aortic valve prosthesis: first experience

Abstract

<p>Calcific aortic stenosis is an aortic valve disease of atherosclerotic origin occurring in 2-4 % of persons older than 65 years, for whom open surgery is contraindicated. Models of self-expanding aortic valves available today have a number of significant drawbacks. The authors have developed a prototype of a new aortic valve and present its first successful implantation in the experiment.</p><p>Received 17 October 2016. Accepted 22 November 2016.</p><p><strong>Funding:</strong> The study had no sponsorship.<br /><strong>Conflict of interest:</strong> The authors declare no conflict of interest.</p>