Acute Mitral Valve Dysfunction Due to Escape of Prosthetic Mechanical Leaflet and Peripheral Leaftlet Embolization

Calik E., Limandal H. K., Arslan Ü., Tort M., Yildiz Z., BAYRAM E., ...Daha Fazla

HEART SURGERY FORUM, cilt.18, sa.6, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 18 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1532/hsf.1316
  • Dergi Adı: HEART SURGERY FORUM
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Leaflet escape of prosthetic valve is rare but potentially life threatening. Early diagnosis is essential on account of avoiding mortality, and emergency surgical correction is compulsory. This complication has previously been reported for both monoleaflet and bileaflet valve models.