Successful transapical aortic valve replacement in a patient with a previous mechanical mitral valve replacement.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.078.
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Abstract
In this case we illustrate our experience with transapical minimal invasive aortic valve replacement in a patient who previously underwent mitral valve replacement. The implantation did not interfere with the existing prosthesis and could even be used as a further landmark, helping height positioning of the aortic valve.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis
- Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
- Mitral Valve