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Mechanical haemolytic anaemia after valve repair operations for non-rheumatic mitral regurgitation.

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Why the study?

Does mitral valve repair with polyester or Teflon sutures cause mechanical haemolytic anaemia in patients with non-rheumatic mitral regurgitation?

Population

2 patients with non-rheumatic mitral regurgitation

Design

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Authors

CWCarole A. WarnesAdult Congenital Heart Disease MHM HoneyKurnool Medical College NBN H BrooksWythenshawe Hospital

Discussion

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Implication

May alert to suture-related haemolysis after mitral repair; leaves open causal role of polyester/Teflon in non-rheumatic MR.

Structured PICO

Does mitral valve repair with polyester or Teflon sutures cause mechanical haemolytic anaemia in patients with non-rheumatic mitral regurgitation?

Population

2 patients with non-rheumatic mitral regurgitation (one with a 'floppy' valve, one with cleft mitral leaflets, both with chordal rupture)

Intervention

Mitral valve repair operation using polyester or Teflon sutures

Outcome

Development of severe mechanical haemolytic anaemiasafety

Polyester or Teflon sutures used in mitral valve repair for non-rheumatic disease may increase the risk of mechanical haemolytic anaemia due to turbulent blood flow.

Cite This Study

Warnes et al. (1980) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a86705ce93d6dba1c63a39f https://doi.org/10.1136/hrt.44.4.381

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Mitral valve intervention

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Mechanical haemolytic anaemia after valve repair operations for non-rheumatic mitral regurgitation.

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Structured PICO

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Mechanical haemolytic anaemia after valve repair operations for non-rheumatic mitral regurgitation.

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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