Immediate structural valve deterioration of 27-mm Carpentier-Edwards aortic pericardial bioprosthesis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe two cases of immediate structural valve deterioration of the 27-mm Carpentier-Edwards pericardial valve. Tissue characteristics of bovine pericardium and the possible mechanism of failure are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Valve
- Bioprosthesis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Prosthesis Failure