Key result
Spontaneous leaflet embolization occurred 31 years after aortic valve replacement with an Edwards-Duromedics prosthesis, representing a rare but potentially life-threatening complication.
Why the study?
Spontaneous leaflet fracture of mechanical heart valve prostheses is a very rare but potentially life-threatening complication that requires increased awareness and recognition.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the rare but life-threatening complication of spontaneous leaflet fracture and embolization in mechanical heart valves, even decades after implantation.
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Late leaflet embolization warrants vigilance in long-term mechanical valve recipients; leaves open incidence estimates and surveillance needs.
Spontaneous leaflet fracture of mechanical heart valve prostheses is very rare. We describe a case of spontaneous leaflet embolization 31 years after aortic valve replacement with an Edwards-Duromedics prosthesis (Baxter Healthcare Corp., Edwards Division, Santa Ana, CA). We review the literature on this subject to increase awareness and recognition for this potentially life-threatening complication.
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Steenbergen et al. (2018) conducted a case report in Spontaneous leaflet fracture of mechanical heart valve prostheses (n=1). Edwards-Duromedics prosthesis was evaluated on Spontaneous leaflet embolization. Spontaneous leaflet embolization occurred 31 years after aortic valve replacement with an Edwards-Duromedics prosthesis, representing a rare but potentially life-threatening complication.
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