Leaflet Fracture and Embolization of a CarboMedics Prosthetic Mitral Valve: Case Report
Fracture of prosthetic valve leaflets in the absence of traumatic injury is very rare. Leaflet fracture can cause acute pulmonary edema and cardiogenic shock and is potentially life-threatening, requiring emergency surgery. Thus, a leaflet fracture must be diagnosed quickly and accurately. We presen...
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Language: | English |
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Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
2021-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Chest Surgery |
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