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  "abstract": "Mechanical aortic valve management during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support remains challenging. Herein, we report a novel mechanical aortic valve closure technique and its structural outcomes after >6 years of LVAD support. Compared with the conventional sandwich technique, the gap-filler technique required a shorter aortic cross-clamp time (28 vs. 69 min) and demonstrated complete structural integrity at heart explantation without patch dislocation or gross thrombus formation, suggesting superior long-term durability.",
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    "Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, 8-1 Kawadacho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan.",
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  "pdf_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13694975?pdf=render",
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  "published": "2026-09-26",
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  "title": "Durability of a novel mechanical aortic valve closure technique during left ventricular assist device support: A comparative case report.",
  "title_text": "Durability of a novel mechanical aortic valve closure technique during left ventricular assist device support: A comparative case report.",
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