Severe left ventricular outflow tract obstruction as a complication of mitral valve repair: Case report

Severe left ventricular outflow tract obstruction as a complication of mitral valve repair: Case report

Systolic anterior motion (SAM) is a postoperative complication of mitral valve repair, with an incidence of 5–10%. Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of SAM is essential for the management of these patients. This article focuses on the pathophysiology and dynamics of SAM and the treatment s...

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Main Authors: Bruno Rodrigues, Luís Ferreira Santos, Emanuel Correia, Rita Faria, Davide Moreira, Pedro Gama, Costa Cabral, João Pipa, Oliveira Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-11-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204911000043

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