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Published on: October 16, 2021
Premature Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Dysfunction Due to Flail Leaflet Treated With Transcatheter Mitral Valve
Carlos Munoz1, Carla Valencia1, Christopher Scoma2
1Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.
Abstract:
Early bioprosthetic mitral valve failure is uncommon, but cases can present with symptomatic heart failure and require careful attention and evaluation. Transcatheter valve replacement is a minimally invasive treatment for mitral valve dysfunction that can have a considerable impact, particularly for those who are at high surgical risk or have a history of bioprosthetic valve failure. We present a rare case of significant mitral regurgitation due to the unexpected premature failure of a bioprosthetic valve that was implanted three years prior. This patient was treated with transcatheter mitral valve replacement with the implantation of an Edwards SAPIEN Ultra (Edwards Lifesciences) valve.
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