An unusual case of late aortic bioprosthetic valve dehiscence

Prosthetic valve dehiscence is one of the most catastrophic complications of prosthetic valves. Clinical presentation may range from mild asymptomatic regurgitation to severe paravalvular leaks causing acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock or even sudden death. Echocardiography and fluoroscopy help...

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Main Authors: Hema Raveesh, Prasanna Simha, C.N. Manjunath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-05-01
Series:IHJ Cardiovascular Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468600X17301184