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The heaviest known operatively-excised aortic valve
John B Sims1, Brad J Roberts, William C Roberts
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
The American Journal of Cardiology
|February 8, 2006
Summary
This case report details an exceptionally heavy aortic valve, weighing 15g, which is 30 times the normal weight. This finding represents the heaviest human aortic valve documented to date.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Aortic valve disease encompasses stenosis and regurgitation, impacting cardiac function.
- Normal aortic valve weight is approximately 0.5g.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old male patient presented with severe aortic valve stenosis and regurgitation.
Findings:
- Operative excision of the patient's aortic valve revealed a weight of nearly 15 grams.
- This documented weight is approximately 30 times the normal adult aortic valve weight.
Implications:
- This case highlights extreme pathological hypertrophy of the aortic valve.
- Such a significant weight may present unique surgical challenges and diagnostic considerations.