What is Gelweave?
Gelweave™ Valsalva is the first aortic root graft in the world, indicated for the repair and substitution of damaged thoracic aorta in cases of aneurysm, dissection and coarctation. It has a unique design, prepared in 3 sections: body, skirt and collar. Category: Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular.
What is a vascutek graft?
Device: Vascutek Hybrid Graft. Phase 1 Phase 2. Detailed Description: The Vascutek Hybrid device is designed for use during a frozen elephant trunk procedure. Each system is comprised of a fully sealed traditional prosthesis which is stented at the distal end.
What is Gelsoft graft?
Gelsoft™ Plus is a surgical solution that enables you to achieve anatomical equilibrium. in the aorta.
What is a Valsalva graft?
Figure 2 The Valsalva graft is a gelatin-impregnated Dacron graft designed to reproduce the anatomic and physiologic features of the normal aortic root. The collar provides anular stabilization, while the skirt simulates the sinuses of Valsalva.
What is a Type B aortic dissection?
Aortic dissections are classified into two types: type B dissection involves a tear in the descending part of the aorta and may extend into the abdomen, whereas type A dissection develops in the ascending part of the aorta just as it branches off the heart.
What is an aortic graft?
What is a thoracic aortic graft? A thoracic aortic graft is a slender fabric tube supported by metal wires that is inserted in the thoracic aorta to prevent a thoracic aortic aneurysm from bursting.
How long can you live with type B aortic dissection?
Short- and long-term prognosis after discharge from the hospital for acute type B dissection remains unclear. Previous studies are inconsistent and have reported survival rates between 56% and 92% at 1 year and 48% to 82% at 5 years.
How long do aortic grafts last?
The function of the aortic valve implanted inside a tubular Dacron graft remains normal at 15 years in most patients after this type of aortic valve–sparing operation.
Can you replace the entire aorta?
A staged replacement of the entire aorta from the ascending arch to the hypogastric arteries using a hybrid approach. Combined open and endovascular hybrid procedures can be used to treat complex aortic pathology.