Novel insights by 4D Flow imaging on aortic flow physiology after valve-sparing root replacement with or without neosinuses
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Galea Nicola, Piatti Filippo, Sturla Francesco, Weinsaft Jonathan W, Lau Christopher, Chirichilli Ilaria, Carbone Iacopo, Votta Emiliano, Catalano Carlo, De Paulis Ruggero, Girardi Leonard N, Redaelli Alberto, Gaudino Mario
DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivx431
ISSN: 1569-9293
This study was undertaken to evaluate the flow dynamics in the aortic root after valve-sparing root replacement with and without neosinuses of Valsalva reconstruction, by exploiting the capability of 4D Flow imaging to measure in vivo blood velocity fields and 3D geometric flow patterns.