The aortic Elan stentless aortic valve: excellent hemodynamics and ease of implantation.

The superior performance of stentless aortic valves with improved left ventricular hypertrophy regression and greater effective orifice area is proven. The Aortech Elan stentless valve (AESV) is a glutraldehyde preserved porcine valve with a pericardial reinforced inflow tract and a scalloped outflow to reduce bulk. We present the early results of AESV implantation at our institution.