MitroFast® annuloplasty ring for complete posterior mitral leaflet destruction: a novel approach in active endocarditis.
J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino)
; 53(3): 401-3, 2012 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22669094
ABSTRACT
We report the successful use of MitroFast® annuloplasty ring in the setting of active endocarditis to preserve the native valve mechanism despite complete posterior leaflet destruction. This patient remained well at 20 month follow-up after her surgery.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Estafilocócicas
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Prótesis Valvulares Cardíacas
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Endocarditis Bacteriana
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Anuloplastia de la Válvula Cardíaca
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Válvula Mitral
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Insuficiencia de la Válvula Mitral
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article