Early experience with the mosaic bioprosthesis: a new generation porcine valve.

Background: The Mosaic bioprosthesis is a new generation stented porcine valve.

Methods: Between May 1995 and April 1998, this valve was implanted in the aortic position in 98 patients (70 men; mean age, 69.2 years [34.

The medtronic intact porcine valve: ten-year clinical review.

Objective: Our objective was to assess the long-term mortality and morbidity associated with the Medtronic Intact valve (Medtronic, Inc, Minneapolis, Minn).

Method: Between 1983 and 1996, 447 patients (280 men and 167 women) received 466 Intact valves: 280 aortic, 156 mitral, and 30 tricuspid. The mean age was 57 years (median 63 years), with 45% younger than 60 years.

Long-term outcome after the mustard repair for simple transposition of the great arteries. 28-year follow-up.

Objectives: This study examines the late outcome in patients with simple transposition of the great arteries (TGA) after a Mustard operation.

Background: Continuing medical follow-up for patients after the Mustard procedure, now extending to three decades, is required. The quality of life of adult survivors has not been well documented.