An Unusual Case of Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Failure
We report a case of sudden-onset pulmonary edema due to failure of a bioprosthetic mitral valve. Gross inspection revealed a leaflet tear at a stent post without calcification or pannus formation and no evidence of sutures. This case highlights the mechanical failure of a bioprosthetic mitral valve...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-08-01
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Series: | JACC: Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084920306860 |