Spontaneous leaflet fracture resulting in embolization from mechanical valve prostheses.
J Card Surg
; 34(3): 124-130, 2019 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-30597626
ABSTRACT
Spontaneous leaflet fracture of mechanical heart valve prostheses is very rare. We describe a case of spontaneous leaflet embolization 31 years after aortic valve replacement with an Edwards-Duromedics prosthesis (Baxter Healthcare Corp., Edwards Division, Santa Ana, CA). We review the literature on this subject to increase awareness and recognition for this potentially life-threatening complication.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Valva Aórtica
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Falha de Prótese
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Próteses Valvulares Cardíacas
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Implante de Prótese de Valva Cardíaca
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Card Surg
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article