ExoVasc® PEARS

ExoVasc® Personalised External Aortic Root Support (PEARS)

ExoVasc® PEARS

The ExoVasc® PEARS is a patient-led innovation in the form of an implant that is placed around the ascending aorta. It provides support to the patient’s own aorta and aortic valve and is designed to prevent aortic dilation, dissection and rupture.

Surgical centres

The procedure for implanting the ExoVasc® PEARS is offered in over 40 centres in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. It is not currently available for sale in the USA.

Patient stories

More than 1,400 people have had an ExoVasc® PEARS implanted. Some of them have shared their stories and experiences before and after surgery. You can read their stories here.

About Exstent

The ExoVasc® PEARS was developed by Tal Golesworthy, an engineer with Marfan syndrome, to provide an alternative to aortic root replacement surgery. 

Exstent aims to make a difference to the lives of people with aortic dilation. Our goal is to allow patients to live free from worry, without need for anticoagulant therapy and reduce the risk of requiring further surgery.

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ExoVasc® PEARS patients since 2004

Patient stories

Paul Thompson

“Each day after that I started to feel a bit better and bit stronger. One strange sensation was that my whole heart was wobbling around with each beat. I was told by my surgeon that this was due to the membrane surrounding the heart, which had been cut and therefore it was free to move more. I was told this membrane would heal in a couple of weeks.”
Date of procedure: 2015
Age: 48

Jodie Stringer

“My advice if I had to go back in time – advocate for yourself. If you want this procedure don’t wait until it’s too late – push your cardiologist for a referral to someone who does PEARS. “
Date of procedure: 2020
Age: 31

Latest news

We regularly share news and updates that may be of interest to medical professionals, patients and prospective patients.

PEARS implant video featured on the CTSNet homepage

Tal Golesworthy to lead a break out session on PEARS at the Marfan Information Day

Patient benefits brochures

You may find our patient benefits brochures useful when discussing the ExoVasc® PEARS with your doctor.

Regulatory information

Information on regulatory approvals for the ExoVasc® PEARS.

Find out more about the ExoVasc® PEARS