Abstract
Frequently portions of the mitral valve and subvalvular apparatus are left intact during mitral valve replacement to help preserve left ventricular function. We describe a patient with paroxysmal congestive heart failure caused by intermittent entrapment of the subvalvular apparatus in the prosthesis, preventing complete valve closure.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1121-1123 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine