[Mitral valve prolapse associated with severe pulmonary hypertension: a case report]

Kyobu Geka. 1997 Aug;50(9):789-91.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Severe (110/50 mmHg) pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to mitral valve prolapse is rare. We reported herein severe PH secondary to mitral valve prolapse in a 65-year-old female. The patient underwent mitral valve replacement and tricuspid annuloplasty. The pulmonary artery pressure after the operation decreased to 69/20 mmHg. Prostagrandin E1 was effective for residual PH compared with nicardipine hydrochloride.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Alprostadil / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / complications*
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / drug therapy
  • Mitral Valve / surgery
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse / complications
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse / surgery*
  • Vasodilator Agents / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Alprostadil