‘Off pump’ self-expanding injectable tissue valves (IPVR) versus ‘on pump’ conventional tissue valves (PVR) for replacement of the pulmonary valve: trial protocol for a randomised controlled trial (InVITe trial)

摘要

IntroductionPatients with congenital heart disease often need repeated operations throughout life to replace the pulmonary valve. Valve replacement with ‘injectable’ self-expanding valves (which is performed ‘off pump’ without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass, CPB) may result in quicker recovery and lower risk of major complications than valve replacement with conventional valves (which is performed ‘on pump’ with the use of CPB).