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Meta-Analysis
. 1996 Jan-Feb;13(1):1-9.

Bileaflet valve replacement: complications and costs

K Migliaccio-Walle  1 , W Klittich, J Banks, J A O'Brien, J J Caro
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  • PMID: 10163333
Meta-Analysis

Bileaflet valve replacement: complications and costs

K Migliaccio-Walle et al. Adv Ther. 1996 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

A meta-analysis of the available literature on the CarboMedics and St. Jude Medical valves was conducted to compare their clinical performance. Frequency of valve-related complications for aortic, mitral, and double-valve replacements served as a measure of performance. An economic model was created to estimate the economic impact of valve-related complications. Overall, fewer events occurred with the St. Jude Medical valve than with the CarboMedics valve. As a result, use of the St. Jude Medical valve is expected to save up to $13,201 over 10 years.

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