Abstract
The authors report the case of a systemic embolism of a cusp of a Hancock pericardial aortic bioprosthesis. This rare complication has not been previously reported to the authors' knowledge, and should lead to immediate valve replacement.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aortic Valve
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Bioprosthesis* / adverse effects
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Embolism / etiology*
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Foreign-Body Migration / diagnosis
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Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pericardium
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Popliteal Artery
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Prosthesis Failure
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Reoperation
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Rupture, Spontaneous