Abstract
Left ventricular rupture following mitral valve replacement is an unusual and often lethal complica tion. Despite being well described since the initial description in 1967 by Roberts, this catastrophic complication still occurs. A recent case of a delayed Type III rupture is presented. The pathology and repair of the three recognized types of rupture are reviewed and the preventive measures discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 10-15 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Heart Valve Disease |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 1996 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine