Early aortic bioprosthetic valve deterioration in an octogenarian.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.03.064.
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Abstract
We experienced extremely early aortic bioprosthetic valve deterioration with leaflet calcification and stiffening 2 1/2 years after aortic valve replacement in a female octogenarian. We could not identify the possible reason for this devastating complication; however, daily calcium supplement consumption may play a role of acceleration of calcium deposition in the leaflets of implanted bioprosthetic heart valves.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Bioprosthesis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Prosthesis Failure