Publications by authors named "Michael Krieghofer"
Purpose: The aortic root pressurizing device was developed for aortic valve repair surgery. It allows echocardiographic evaluation of the aortic valve during cardioplegic arrest by mimicking diastolic afterload.
Description: This polyoxymethylene or polyether ether ketone-based device consists of a sealing cap nut, a sealing ring, a plug screw, and both a filling and a ventilation line.