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Rapidly Growing Second Heart Post-Mitral Valve Replacement With Successful Surgical Treatment

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle (PALV) is a rare and life-threatening complication with a high mortality rate and usually requires urgent surgical intervention in most cases. Mitral valve replacement (MVR) is considered one of the cardiac surgeries that may lead to PALV because of several factors. We report a case of a rapidly growing large PALV that occurred post-MVR for rheumatic mitral valve disease with successful surgical treatment.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.103070

Authors: Ali Azari, Ossama Maadarani, Negar Ebrahimi, Leila Bigdelu

Institutions: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ahmadi Hospital-Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait Oil Company (Kuwait), Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850