Articles of interest
Sorin Group is pleased to offer clinical data related to our devices from peer-reviewed journals and other respected sources. Explore this section sorted by product type. If you would like reprints sent to you, contact your sales representative or Sorin Heart Valves Marketing
Clinical Articles - Mechanical Valves
Lundbald R, Hagen O, Smith G, Kvernebo K. The CarboMedics Supraannular Top Hat Valve Improves 
Prosthesis Size in the Aortic Root. J Heart Valve Dis 2001; Vol. 10, No. 2: 196-201.
Binuani P, Baufreton C, Subayi J, Brux J. The CarboMedics “Top-Hat” Aortic Valve Prosthesis: Short-Term Results. J Heart Valve Dis 2000; Vol. 9, No. 5: 693-696.
Bryan A, Rogers C, Bayliss K, Wild J, Angelini G. Prospective Randomized Comparison of CarboMedics and St. Jude Medical Bileaflet Mechanical Heart Valve Prostheses: Ten-Year Follow-Up. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007; 133: 614-22.
Aagaard J, Geha A. Maximizing Prosthetic Valve Size with the Top Hat Supra-Annular Aortic Valve. J Heart Valve Dis 2007; Vol. 16, No. 1: 84-91.
Paulis R, Bassano C, Scaffa R, Nardi P, Bertoldo F, Chiariello L. Bentall Procedures with a Novel Valved Conduit Incorporating Sinuses of Valsalva. Surgical Technology International XII 2006; 1-7.
Grattan M, Thulin L. Leaflet arrest in St Jude Medical and CarboMedics valves: an experimental study. European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery 2004; 25: 953-957.
Albes J, Hartrumpf M, Rudolph V, Krempl T, Huttemann E, Vollandt R, Wahlers T. Are Mechanical Valves with Enhanced Inner Diameter Advantageous in the Small Sized Aortic Annulus? Ann Thorac Surg 2003; 76: 1564-70.
Hueb A, Jatene F, Moreira L, Pomerantzeff P, Kallas E, Oliveria S. Ventricular Remodeling and Mitral Valve Modifications in Dilated Cardiomyopathy: New Insights from Anatomic Study. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2002; 124: 1216-24.
Lim K, Caputo M, Ascione R, Wild J, West R, Angelini G, Bryan A. Prospective randomized comparison of CarboMedics and St Jude Medical bileaflet mechanical heart valve prostheses: An interim report. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2002; 123: 21-32.
Paulis R, Matteis G, Nardi P, Scaffa R, Colella D, Bassano C, Tomai F, Chiariello L. One-Year Appraisal of a New Aortic Root Conduit with Sinuses of Valsalva. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2002; 123: 33-9.
Aagaard J, Tinglett J, Hansen C, Noergaard M, Rasmussen C. Twelve Years’sClinical Experience with the CarboMedics Prosthetic Heart Valve. J Heart Valve Dis 2001; Vol. 10, No. 2: 177-184.
Chang B, Lim S, Kim D, Seo J, Cho S, Shim W, Chung N, Kim S, Cho B. Long-Term Results with St. Jude Medical and CarboMedics Prosthetic Heart Valves. J Heart Valve Dis 2001; Vol. 10, No. 2: 185-195.
Li H, Hahn J, Urbanski P, Torka M, Grunkemeier G, Hacker R. Intermediate-Term Results with 1,019 Carbomedics Aortic Valves. Ann Thorac Surg 2001; 71: 1181-8.
Masters R, Helou J, Pipe A, Keon W. Comparative Clinical Outcomes with St. Jude Medical, Medtronic Hall, and CarboMedics Mechanical Heart Valves. J Heart Valve Dis 2001; Vol. 10, No. 3: 403-409.
Geha A, Massad M, Snow N. Replacement of Degenerated Mitral and Aortic Bioprostheses without Explanation. Ann Thorac Surg 2001; 72: 1509-14.
Knez I, Rienmuller R, Maier R, Rehak P, Schtoyyner B, Machler H, Monti M, Rigler B. Left ventricular architecture after valve replacement due to critical aortic stenosis: an approach to dis-/qualify the myth of valve prosthesis-patient mismatch? European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery 2001; 19: 797-805.
Andersen P, Aagaard J. Low-Dose Warfarin in Patients with Carbomedics Heart Valve Prostheses. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2000; 8: 11-4.
Paulis R, Matteis M, Nardi P, Scaffa R, Colella D, Chiariello L. Research methods and new therapies: A new aortic Dacron conduit for surgical treatment of aortic root pathology. Ital Heart J 2000; Vol. 1, No. 7: 457-463.
Clinical Articles - Bioprosthetic Valves
Yankah C, Pasic M, Musci M, Stein J, Detschades C, Siniawski H, Hetzer R. Aortic valve replacement with the Mitroflow Pericardial Bioprosthesis: durability results up to 21 years. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:688-696.
Gerosa G, Tarzia V, Rizzoli G, Bottio T. Small aortic annulus: The hydrodynamic performances of 5 commercially available tissue valves. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006; 131: 1058-64.
Yankah C, Schubel J, Buz S, Siniawski H, Hetzer R. Seventeen-year clinical results of 1,037 Mitroflow pericardial heart valve prostheses in the aortic position. J Heart Valve Dis 2005;14(2):172-179, discussion 179-180.
Minami K, Zittermann A, Schulte-Eistrup S, Koertke H, Korfer R. Mitroflow Synergy Prostheses for Aortic Valve Replacement: 19 Years Experience with 1,516 Patients. Ann Thorac Surg 2005; 80: 1699-705.
Thulin L, Thilen U, Kymle K. Mitroflow Pericardial Bioprosthesis in the Aortic Position Low Incidence of Structural Valve Deterioration in Elderly Patients During an 11-Year Follow-up. Scand Cardiovasc J 2000; 34: 192-196.
Minami K, Boethig D, Mirow N, Kleikamp G, Koertke H, Godehardt E, Koerfer R. Mitroflow Pericardial Valve Prosthesis in the Aortic Position: An Analysis of Long-Term Outcome and Prognostic Factors. J Heart Valve Dis 2000; Vol. 9, No. 1: 111-122.
Moggio R, Pooley R, Sarabu M, Christiana J, Ho A, Reed G. Experience with the Mitroflow aortic bioprosthesis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1994; 108: 215-20.
Garcia-Bengochea J, Sierra J, Gonzalez-Juanatey J, Rubio J, Vega M, Fernandez A, Sanchez D. Left Ventricular Mass Regression after Aortic Valve Replacement with the New Mitroflow 12A Pericardial Bioprosthesis. J Heart Valve Dis 2006; Vol. 15: 446-452.
Clinical Articles – Repair Products
Rankin J, Alfrey D, Orozco R, Binford R, Burrichter C, Brunstring L. Techniques of Artificial Chordal Replacement for Mitral Valve Repair: Use in Multiple Pathologic Disorders. J Optechstcvs 2008; Vol. 4, No. 2: 73-82.
Kshettry V, Kanda L. Prospective Study of Mitral Valve Repair with the CarboMedics AnnuloFlex™ Annuloplasty System: Effectiveness and Safety after One Year. The Journal of Heart Valve Disease 2005;14:105-113.