Quadruple Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement in a Patient With Severe Carcinoid Heart Disease.
Quadruple Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement in a Patient With Severe Carcinoid Heart Disease.
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jaccas.2019.11.030
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2020-02
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Welin S
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作者:
Albåge A;Alström U;Forsblad J;Welin S
Carcinoid heart disease typically affects the tricuspid and pulmonary valves, causing severe regurgitation and/or stenosis. Valve surgery has been shown to reduce right heart failure and improve long-term prognosis in these patients. We report a severe case of a patient with all 4 heart valves involved who underwent successful quadruple bioprosthetic valve replacement. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.) Carcinoid heart disease typically affects the tricuspid and pulmonary valves causing severe regurgitation and/or stenosis. Valve surgery has been…