A funnel shaped pannus formation above the mitral prosthetic valve diagnosed with real time three-dimensional echocardiography
Prosthetic valve obstruction due to pannus formation can be a life-threatening complication. We showed that real time three dimensional echocardiography has incremental value in diagnosing pannus localization and extent.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Center for Scientific Research and Development of Education.
2017-09-01
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Series: | Heart Vessels and Transplantation |
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Online Access: | http://hvt-journal.com/articles/art19 |