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Intraoperative posterior left ventricular wall rupture associated with mitral valve replacement
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|June 1, 1978
Summary
Left ventricle rupture is a rare but fatal complication following mitral valve replacement surgery. Understanding its types and pathology is key to prevention.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Cardiac Pathology
Background:
- Mitral valve replacement is a critical cardiac procedure.
- Left ventricle rupture is an uncommon yet life-threatening complication post-mitral valve replacement.