AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT WITH PERCEVAL SUTURELESS VALVE
AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT WITH PERCEVAL
SUTURELESS VALVE
Patient¡¯s guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Scope ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
The Human Heart .............................................................................................................................................. 4
How Does The Heart Work? .............................................................................................................................. 5
Heart Valve Diseases ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Valve Stenosis ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Aortic Regurgitation ...................................................................................................................................... 6
What Are the Symptoms Of Aortic Valve Disease? ........................................................................................... 7
What Are the Options in Heart Valve Replacement? ........................................................................................ 7
Mechanical Valves ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Tissue Valves.................................................................................................................................................. 8
How can aortic valve disease be treated? ......................................................................................................... 9
Standard Surgical Approach .......................................................................................................................... 9
Minimally Invasive Surgery ............................................................................................................................ 9
What are the possible benefits and risks of Heart Valve Replacement? ........................................................ 10
What is a Perceval valve and why is it a good option for my heart valve replacement? ................................ 11
Who should not receive the Perceval valve? .................................................................................................. 11
What will happen before and during the surgery? ......................................................................................... 12
What will happen after the Surgery? .............................................................................................................. 12
Clinical Studies ................................................................................................................................................. 13
FAQs................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................ 15
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Scope
This booklet is for patients who have had, or who will have, heart valve surgery. This guide will
teach you about your heart, how it works, and aortic stenosis. The guide also talks about a new
treatment for valve replacement called the Perceval sutureless heart valve. If you are a family
member or friend, you may also find this information helpful.
Each patient has his or her unique medical history, this information cannot replace discussions
with your healthcare professional. You should see your healthcare professional whenever you
have symptoms or changes in your health and especially if you have questions about your heart
valve surgery.
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The Human Heart
The heart is a muscular organ in your chest which pumps blood through the blood vessels of the
body. Blood provides the body with oxygen and nutrients, and also removes wastes.
The left side of the heart pumps blood throughout the body, while the right side of the heart
pumps blood through the lungs.
Blood is pumped with the help of four valves. The valves are made up of tissue and this tissue
forms the leaflets which open and close to help move blood through the heart. The valves work
with the heart to continuously pump blood during rest and during exercise.
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How Does The Heart Work?
The heart is designed to pump blood through your body. A cardiac cycle (heart beat) includes two
steps that occur at the same time:
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The right side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from all parts of the body and
pumps it through the lungs, where the blood picks up oxygen.
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The left side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it to the
rest of the body.
Valves keep the blood flowing through the heart in the correct direction. The valves open and then
close in order to prevent the blood from going backwards.
Heart Valve Diseases
When heart valves are damaged, blood cannot flow through the heart normally. The following two
problems can occur in heart valves:
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Valve stenosis: The valve opening becomes narrow and cannot completely open due to
a build-up of calcium (mineral deposits), high cholesterol (a waxy fat), age, or genetics
(such as a birth defect).
Aortic regurgitation or insufficiency: the valve does not fully close and allows blood to
leak backwards through the valve.
With either problem, your heart needs to work harder and may not pump enough oxygen-rich
blood to your body.
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