Mitral valve replacement in idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome.

Boustany, C W; Murphy, G W; Hicks, G L · Ann Thorac Surg · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome is an eosinophil-mediated tissue injury causing multiple organ failure. Cardiac manifestations include subendocardial fibrosis, thrombus leading to peripheral emboli, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and valvar dysfunction. This article describes a patient with the syndrome and reviews surgical experience with valve replacement and long-term prognosis.

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