Corresponding Author:
Joshua Engel
Northwestern University Department of Radiology
737 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60611
joshua.engel@northwestern.edu
Phone: (240) 498-6634
Fax: (312) 926-5991
Abstract: The hemispherical aortic annuloplasty reconstructive
technology (HAART) is an internal geometric annuloplasty ring designed
to restore a natural elliptical shape to the aortic annulus as part of
aortic valve repair. We present 4D flow hemodynamic analysis before and
after implementation of the HAART ring in patients undergoing ascending
aortic replacement. HAART patients displayed similar or improved flow
profiles when compared to a patient undergoing ascending aortic
replacement alone.
Keywords: annuloplasty, magnetic resonance imaging, aortic
valve, valve repair
Disclosures: The authors report no relevant financial or
nonfinancial disclosures or conflicts of interest. This study is not
part of an ongoing clinical trial.