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VOLUME 9 , ISSUE 2 ( July-December, 2021 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Prosthetic Mitral Valve Prolapsing into the Left Atrium: Identifying the Pathology with Transesophageal Echocardiography: A Case Report

Vanni S Jhawar, Rajarajan Ganesan, Poornima Reddy, Sheenam Walia, Harkant Singh, Tsering Sandup

Keywords : Case report, Left atrial dissection, Mitral valve surgery, Transesophageal echocardiography

Citation Information : Jhawar VS, Ganesan R, Reddy P, Walia S, Singh H, Sandup T. Prosthetic Mitral Valve Prolapsing into the Left Atrium: Identifying the Pathology with Transesophageal Echocardiography: A Case Report. J Perioper Echocardiogr 2021; 9 (2):33-36.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10034-1130

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 20-02-2024

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2021; The Author(s).


Abstract

Background: Left atrial dissection presents as a rare complication post-mitral valve surgery. Its presentation can be varied, from asymptomatic to severe hemodynamic instability, which needs a prompt diagnosis. Case presentation: Here we present a case of left atrial dissection late after aortic and mitral valve replacement, identified on preoperative transesophageal echocardiography which facilitated proper diagnosis and management..


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