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Leonidas Koliastasis1,2, Maria Drakopoulou1, George Latsios1
1First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University, "Hippokration" Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Abstract:
Suicide left ventricle after transcatheter aortic valve replacement is a well described phenomenon associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Prompt actions should be implemented to prevent this situation, and the alarm signs should be recognized. We present a case report of successful recognition, prevention and treatment of this complication. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).
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