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Fully Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair with Percutaneous Cannulation of Groin Vessels
Published on: May 26, 2023
Mitral valve repair for a parachute-like asymmetrical mitral valve during pregnancy
1Department of Cardiac Surgery, Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Narayana Health City, Bangalore, India.
Background:
Parachute mitral valves (PMV) and parachute-like asymmetrical mitral valves (PLAMV) presenting in adulthood is rare.
Case Report:
A 27-year-old primigravida, with 25 weeks of amenorrhea, presented with exertional dyspnea (NYHA class-2). She had a PLAMV, severe mitral stenosis, moderate central mitral regurgitation and pulmonary artery systolic pressure of 102 mm Hg. She underwent a successful valve repair.
Discussion:
PMV/PLAMV and pregnancy present a dual challenge. In our case mitral repair resulted in a near-normal valve function and allowed our patient to safely carry her pregnancy to term.
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