Device and Procedure
hypothermia
The BVP (supplementary material S1) is a stented, pericardial tissue valve that
is indicated for replacement of aortic and mitral valves. The prosthesis size is
available in the following diameters: 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, and 33 mm. In
this study, all patients underwent traditional surgery with standard operative
techniques for valve implantation. Interventions included cardiopulmonary bypass
with moderate hypothermia, aortic cannulation, and single or double venous
cannulation for patients who had mitral valve involvement.