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Aortic valve replacement in rheumatoid aortic incompetence

A B Devlin, P Goldstraw, P K Caves

    Thorax
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Rheumatoid aortic valve disease is rare, but surgical intervention like aortic valve replacement can be effective. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and cardiac symptoms require careful assessment for heart valve or pericardial issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Rheumatology
    • Cardiac Surgery

    Background:

    • Rheumatoid aortic valve disease is an uncommon manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Surgical management options for this condition are sparsely reported in existing literature.

    Observation:

    • A case of acute rheumatoid aortitis leading to aortic incompetence was observed.
    • The patient presented with symptoms necessitating cardiac intervention.

    Findings:

    • Aortic valve replacement combined with partial pericardiectomy was successfully performed.
    • This surgical approach addressed the severe aortic incompetence and associated inflammation.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of cardiac evaluation in rheumatoid arthritis patients with cardiovascular symptoms.
    • Suggests that surgically treatable pericardial or valvular involvement should be considered.
    • Emphasizes the potential role of surgical intervention in managing severe rheumatoid aortic valve disease.

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