2.Operative Data:
A re-implantation technique (David V) was performed in all patients along with implantation of the AMDS. Surgical and perioperative data are presented in table 2. The mean cross clamping time, cerebral perfusion time and cardiopulmonary bypass time were respectively 85(+/-6), 15(+/-2) and 113(+/-8) min. Circulatory arrest was attempted at a body core temperature of 28°C.