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A Case Report of a Mediastinal Fistula with Liver Abscesses as a Complication of Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery [PDF]
We report a case of mediastinal fistula with liver abscesses detected by thoracic and abdominal computed tomography as a complication of aortic valve replacement ...
Eduardo Bossone+3 more
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Homograft replacement of the aortic valve
Abstract Homograft replacement of the aortic valve was performed on 146 patients between 1964 and December, 1966. An additional surgical procedure was necessary in 50 patients: mitral valvotomy in 25, repair or replacement of the mitral and tricuspid valves in 22, and closure of a ventricular septal defect in 3.
M Robinson+4 more
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BackgroundClinical evidence of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with type-0 bicuspid aortic valve was relatively scarce.AimsOur goal was to explore determinants of device success after transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients ...
Zhicheng Xiao+9 more
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Bridging aortic valve surgery to 21st century. what can a surgeon do [PDF]
Aortic valve stenosis is the most clinically relevant valvular heart disease in the elderlies. Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) represented, for decades, the standard of care for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis.
Barretta, Antonio+13 more
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A Case Report of Acute Heart Failure Due to Infective Aortic Endocarditis Diagnosed by Point-of-care Ultrasound [PDF]
Introduction: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening condition with significant morbidity and mortality, and can require surgical repair.Case Report: A 36-year-old man presented to the emergency department for worsening dyspnea and chest pain.
Gallagher, Ryan+3 more
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Background Pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa (P-MAIVF) is a rare complication of infective endocarditis and aortic valve replacement. Ruptured P-MAIVF and angina due to compression of the coronary arteries are severe complications
Kentaro Kiryu+9 more
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Results of matching valve and root repair to aortic valve and root pathology [PDF]
ObjectiveFor patients with aortic root pathology and aortic valve regurgitation, aortic valve replacement is problematic because no durable bioprosthesis exists, and mechanical valves require lifetime anticoagulation. This study sought to assess outcomes
Lars G. Svensson+51 more
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Long-term outlook for transcatheter aortic valve replacement [PDF]
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) revolutionized the treatment of severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS). TAVR is increasingly offered for lower-risk patients. The role and place of TAVR in the future treatment of AS is not clear yet.
Durko, A.P. (Andras P.)+2 more
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Technique of aortic valve replacement
A technique of prosthetic aortic valve insertion which uses through-and-through mattress sutures tied outside the aorta is described. This technique is particularly useful whenever the valve annulus is friable following removal of the calcium of a heavily calcified aortic ...
R.E. Girardet, M.W. Wheat
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Does the dilated ascending aorta in an adult with congenital heart disease require intervention? [PDF]
ObjectivesThere is increasing attention to prophylactic replacement of the moderately dilated ascending aorta at aortic valve surgery. Moderate ascending aortic dilatation is common in adult patients with conotruncal anomalies.
Burkhart, Harold M.+5 more
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