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Revisiting echocardiographic features of prosthetic heart valves: the necessity of correct differentiation of mono-leaflet vs. bileaflet mechanical heart valves in a case report.
Larti, Farnoosh; Geraiely, Babak; Asli, Samaneh Hasanpour; Moghadam, Arman Soltani.
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  • Larti F; Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran.
  • Geraiely B; Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran.
  • Asli SH; Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran.
  • Moghadam AS; Department of Cardiology, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran. Arman91as@yahoo.com.
J Cardiothorac Surg ; 19(1): 176, 2024 Apr 04.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38576022
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Mechanical heart valve replacement is a standard treatment for severe valvular disorders. The use of mono-leaflet valves has decreased recently. Recognizing the echocardiographic features of mono-leaflet and bileaflet valves is crucial for accurate complication diagnosis and proper management. CASE PRESENTATION A 65-year-old female with mono-leaflet mitral and bileaflet tricuspid valves underwent an echocardiographic assessment. This simple educational case provides a unique opportunity to compare the echocardiographic features of these valves within a single patient.

CONCLUSION:

There is a crucial need for clinicians, particularly those in training, to differentiate between mono-leaflet and bileaflet mechanical heart valves adeptly. With mono-leaflet valves decreasing in prevalence, proficiency in recognizing the echocardiographic nuances of each type is imperative. Failure to do so may result in misdiagnoses and inappropriate management. This underscores the significance of continuous education and vigilance in echocardiographic assessments to ensure optimal patient care.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Próteses Valvulares Cardíacas / Valva Mitral Limite: Aged / Female / Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Cardiothorac Surg Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Irã

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Próteses Valvulares Cardíacas / Valva Mitral Limite: Aged / Female / Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Cardiothorac Surg Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Irã