Pannus-Related Mechanical Valve Dysfunction Leading to Hemodynamic Shock
Mechanical prosthetic valve dysfunction caused by pannus formation is rare. Pannus restricts movement of prosthetic valve leaflets, resulting in severe aortic regurgitation. We describe the case of a 77-year-old woman who presented to the emergency room with increasing dyspnea, ischemia, and shock s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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GESDAV
2012-02-01
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Series: | Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=15639 |