Corresponding Author:
Joshua Engel
Northwestern University Department of Radiology
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Chicago, IL 60611
joshua.engel@northwestern.edu
Phone: (240) 498-6634
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Abstract: The hemispherical aortic annuloplasty reconstructive technology (HAART) is an internal geometric annuloplasty ring designed to restore a natural elliptical shape to the aortic annulus as part of aortic valve repair. We present 4D flow hemodynamic analysis before and after implementation of the HAART ring in patients undergoing ascending aortic replacement. HAART patients displayed similar or improved flow profiles when compared to a patient undergoing ascending aortic replacement alone.
Keywords: annuloplasty, magnetic resonance imaging, aortic valve, valve repair
Disclosures: The authors report no relevant financial or nonfinancial disclosures or conflicts of interest. This study is not part of an ongoing clinical trial.