Edwards Resilia Tissue Aortic Valve Shows Favorable Safety And Efficacy At Five Years
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Edwards Lifesciences (EW) bioprosthetic surgical aortic valve with its RESILIA tissue platform showed favorable safety and hemodynamic performance through a median of five years follow-up, as per new data from the COMMENCE clinical trial.
There were no incidences of structural valve deterioration (SVD) at the five-year review mark, a key safety outcome. SVD can be caused by a buildup of calcium on the valve s tissue or by other damage that impacts long-term durability of the valve.
RESILIA tissue is specially formulated using a proprietary integrity-preservation technology that may eliminate a key factor in calcification leading to valve deterioration.
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Jan. 27, 2021
Philips Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Model helps increase diagnostic confidence and improved patient experience compared to current standard of care
Amsterdam, the Netherlands -
Royal Philips, providing physicians a more patient-friendly solution compared to the current standard of care for managing AAA patients. Based on 3D ultrasound, Philips AAA Model delivers clinicians accurate diagnostic information without exposing patients to high doses of radiation and nephrotoxic contrast agents.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an aneurysm that forms in the lower part of the aorta. Typically, AAAs are identified incidentally during abdominal imaging exams but, in some cases, remain undetected until rupture. A ruptured AAA has an 80% mortality rate [1], emphasizing the importance of routine surveillance. Philips AAA Model integrates innovative software and leading Philips 3D ultrasound technologies into a single solution to help increase diagnostic confidence
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