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These data confirm the independent role of fibrinogen levels as determinants of SB after cardiac surgical procedures and suggest adequate cutoff values and fibrinogen concentrate doses to prevent or treat SB. However, the identified trigger and target values should be confirmed in prospective series of patients undergoing fibrinogen supplementation.

The new aortic root prosthesis allowed the reconstruction of the aortic root anatomy in all types of surgical techniques with low postoperative morbidity.