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Severe heart valve calcification in a young patient with Werner syndrome
H Grubitzsch1, S Beholz, H G Wollert
1Clinic for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Heart and Diabetes Centre Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Klinikum Karlsburg, Germany. Grubitzsch@t-online.de
Abstract:
Werner syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the appearance of premature aging. We report on severe aortic and mitral valve calcification in an 18-year-old girl, necessitating double valve replacement. These special cardiovascular findings are discussed with regard to diagnosis and treatment.