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Major dehiscence of infected aortic valve prosthesis with "rocking motion" but without diastolic paravalvular regurgitation.

Authors :
Metz E
Hartmann M
von Birgelen C
Haalebos MM
Verhorst PM
Source :
The international journal of cardiovascular imaging [Int J Cardiovasc Imaging] 2006 Dec; Vol. 22 (6), pp. 771-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2006 Jun 16.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

We present a case of a 66-year-old patient with infective endocarditis of an aortic valve bioprosthesis with major dehiscence and extensive "rocking motion" but without any diastolic paravalvular regurgitation as assessed with radiography and transesophageal echocardiography.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1569-5794
Volume :
22
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The international journal of cardiovascular imaging
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16779614
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10554-006-9106-7