Early calcific degeneration of the St. Jude Medical Epic aortic bioprosthesis
Abstract This report highlights the need for close surveillance of bioprosthetic valves. Unaccountable degeneration of bioprosthetic valves can develop early after implantation and usually requires replacing the failed valve with a mechanical prosthesis.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2664 |