Table 3 Echocardiographic results according to labeled valve sizes
From: Clinical outcome and hemodynamic behavior of the Labcor Dokimos Plus aortic valve
Valve size (mm) | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number | 3 | 18 | 39 | 33 |
Mean Pressure Gradient in mmHg | 17.3 ± 6.7 | 9.6 ± 3.0 | 8.5 ± 3.1 | 10.2 ± 3.6 |
Maximum Pressure gradient in mmHg | 29.7 ± 12.1 | 19.3 ± 4.9 | 16.5 ± 5.8 | 19.1 ± 5.8 |
Effective Orifice Area in cm2 | 1.92 ± 0.44 | 1.79 ± 0.36 | 2.0 ± 0.6 | 2.16 ± 0.47 |
Indexed Effective Orifice Area in cm2/m2 | 1.08 ± 0.33 | 0.95 ± 0.18 | 0.99 ± 0.29 | 1.01 ± 0.24 |