Prostheses

Studies conducted at S. Urso et al on prostheses recently published

Published in Medical Device Law Weekly, July 26th, 2009

"of the study: Since the introduction of its theoretical basis, patient-prosthesis mismatch (PPM) following aortic valve replacement (AVR) has been the subject of much debate. The study aim was to compare, by a propensity score adjustment, the survival and quality of life in elderly patients with PPM, to those of a population without mismatch," scientists in Albacete, Spain report.

"The analysis was focused on elderly patients, as their high prevalence of calcific aortic stenosis may increase the probability to receive a small-sized aortic prosthesis, and consequently to experience postoperative PPM. A total of 163 patients aged 75 years who underwent AVR was analyzed....

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Source: Medical Device Law Weekly (2009-07-26)

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