Buckberg vs Del Nido in Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement

Randomized Multicentric Trial to Compare Efficacy and Security of Bucberg vs Del Nido Cardioplegic Solutions in Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement.

The study compares safety and efficacy of the Del Nido cardioplegic solution, comparing it with the Buckberg cardioplegic solution in single aortic valve replacement procedures. Half the patients will receive the Del Nido solutions while the other half will receive the Buckberg solution.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients older than 18 years old
• Patients listed for elective aortic valve replacement
• Patients that have signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Emergent surgery
• Patients that do not accept blood transfusion
• Patients with previous cardiac surgery