Valve-sparing aortic root replacement
Encyclopedia
Valve-sparing aortic root replacement (also known as the David procedure) is a cardiac surgery
procedure involving replacement of the aortic root
without replacement of the aortic valve
. Two similar procedures were developed, one by Sir Magdi Yacoub
, and another by Tirone David
.
and Christopher Feindel at the Toronto General Hospital
.
Cardiac surgery
Cardiovascular surgery is surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons. Frequently, it is done to treat complications of ischemic heart disease , correct congenital heart disease, or treat valvular heart disease from various causes including endocarditis, rheumatic heart...
procedure involving replacement of the aortic root
Aorta
The aorta is the largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it branches off into two smaller arteries...
without replacement of the aortic valve
Aortic valve
The aortic valve is one of the valves of the heart. It is normally tricuspid , although in 1% of the population it is found to be congenitally bicuspid . It lies between the left ventricle and the aorta....
. Two similar procedures were developed, one by Sir Magdi Yacoub
Magdi Yacoub
Sir Magdi Habib Yacoub, FRS , is Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Imperial College London.Yacoub's major achievements may be summarised:1. Established Heart Transplantation in UK and became leading transplant surgeon in the world....
, and another by Tirone David
Tirone E. David
Tirone Esperidiao David, OC, OOnt, FRCS is a Canadian cardiac surgeon and professor. He is the Head of the division of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Tirone David proposed a technique for a valve sparing treatment for aortic insufficiency, due to dilatation of Valsalva...
.
Reimplantation Technique
Established by Tirone DavidTirone E. David
Tirone Esperidiao David, OC, OOnt, FRCS is a Canadian cardiac surgeon and professor. He is the Head of the division of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Tirone David proposed a technique for a valve sparing treatment for aortic insufficiency, due to dilatation of Valsalva...
and Christopher Feindel at the Toronto General Hospital
Toronto General Hospital
The Toronto General Hospital , is a part of the University Health Network, and a major teaching hospital in downtown Toronto, Ontario. It is located in the Discovery District, directly north of the Hospital for Sick Children, across Gerrard Street West, and east of Princess Margaret Hospital and...
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External links
- Chapter 31: Aortic Valve Repair and Aortic Valve-Sparing Operations by Tirone E. David in Cardiac Surgey in the Adult