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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Cardiac Surgery Complications
    • Adult Congenital Heart Disease

    Background:

    • Prosthetic mitral valve replacement is a common cardiac procedure.
    • Atrial septal defects (ASDs) are typically congenital but can be acquired.
    • Complications following valve surgery require careful monitoring and analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a rare case of an acquired atrial septal defect following prosthetic mitral valve implantation.
    • To investigate potential contributing factors to the development of this complication.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report detailing the surgical procedure and post-operative course.
    • Review of patient's cardiac condition, including left ventricular function and structural abnormalities.

    Main Results:

    • An atrial septal defect was identified after prosthetic mitral valve surgery.
    • The patient also developed a left ventricular apical aneurysm.
    • Evidence of left ventricular dysfunction was noted, potentially contributing to the septal defect.

    Conclusions:

    • Acquired atrial septal defects can occur as a complication of prosthetic mitral valve surgery.
    • Left ventricular aneurysm and dysfunction may play a role in the development of post-operative septal dehiscence.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering rare complications in post-cardiac surgery patients.