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On-X mitral valve leaflet embolization presenting as acute pulmonary oedema

BACKGROUND: Structural valve failure in the form of leaflet fracture and embolization is an uncommon complication. Severe valve regurgitation with pulmonary oedema in a patient with a history of a prosthetic cardiac valve requires urgent diagnosis. An echocardiogram is essential in identifying the c...

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Autores principales: Sidali, Lindiwe, Ndibi, Nandipha, Moopanar, Manogran, Madansein, Rajhmun
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9068847/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35507190
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s43044-022-00270-0