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R C Hill1, G K Sethi, S M Scott

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The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|May 1, 1989
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Embolization of a Beall valve disc is a rare complication. This case report details a patient who survived 39 hours without the disc before successful surgical correction.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Beall mitral valve prostheses have been associated with rare complications.
  • Disc embolization is a critical failure mode of mechanical heart valves.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with an embolized disc from a Model 103 Beall mitral valve prosthesis.
  • The patient remained hemodynamically stable for approximately 39 hours before intervention.

Findings:

  • Successful surgical correction was achieved after the disc embolization event.
  • Patient survival is contingent on cardiac reserve and pannus formation.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing Beall valve disc embolization.

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  • Prompt surgical intervention can be life-saving in select patients.
  • Further research into the long-term durability and failure modes of mechanical valves is warranted.