Research Study Update

[Guest]

Those who welcomed me when I joined this site know that I was offered the opportunity to participate in a study for a new type of tissue valve...an Edwards Intuity Elite rapid deployment valve. It is a bridge between a traditional valve an a TAVR. the valve was inserted with a stent ant the stent expanded to position the valve in place. Three surtures secured the valve in place vs the usual 20+. One of the goals was less time on the heart-lung machine. Today I went for my second follow up with blood work, EKG, and detailed echo (over 200 images). Everything seems A-OK.
It's exciting to me to be a part of this study, which may help others facing OHS down the road. It is a 5-year study after which Edwards will submit its findings to the FDA for approval. Though the valve placement still requires a full sternumotomy, its success should be an advancement in tissue valve use.

 

[honeybunny]

Not a guest. Me, honey bunny.

 

[Catie]

So glad to hear all is well with you, per your latest check up and tests, Honeybunny. Good for you, participating in this pioneering study!

 

[spartangator]

Thanks for participating in that work and updating us. Exciting times that, indeed, will hopefully help others

 

[pellicle]

Not a guest. Me, honey bunny.

Somehow I missed this post ... glad to hear all is well