On-X mitral valve leaflet embolization presenting as acute pulmonary oedema
Abstract Background Structural valve failure in the form of leaflet fracture and embolization is an uncommon complication. Severe valve regurgitation with pulmonary oedema in a patient with a history of a prosthetic cardiac valve requires urgent diagnosis. An echocardiogram is essential in identifyi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-05-01
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| Series: | The Egyptian Heart Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-022-00270-0 |