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Successful Transapical Aortic Valve Replacement in a Patient With a Previous Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement.

Authors :
Scherner, Maximilian
Strauch, Justus T.
Haldenwang, Peter L.
Baer, Frank
Wahlers, Thorsten
Source :
Annals of Thoracic Surgery; Nov2009, Vol. 88 Issue 5, p1662-1663, 2p
Publication Year :
2009

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. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00034975
Volume :
88
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
44830076
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.078