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We report a case of a 16-year-old man in cardiogenic shock secondary to On-X mitral prosthesis dysfunction due to leaflet embolization through aortic mechanical prosthesis. He underwent an emergency redo mitral valve replacement and, a few days later, leaflet removal by open aortic surgery with full recovery.
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