A Rare Cause of Cardiogenic Shock: A Case Report of Aortic Regurgitation due to Rupture of a Fibrous Strand Suspending a Tricuspid Aortic Valve

Autor: Yvonne L. Douglas, Jan A. Krikken, Marco W Willemsen, Jeroen W Op den Akker, Chris P. H. Lexis, Wouter G. Wieringa, Bob Ophuis
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: CASE : Cardiovascular Imaging Case Reports
ISSN: 2468-6441
Popis: Graphical abstract
Highlights • Fibrous strand rupture is a rare but possible cause of (acute) aortic regurgitation. • Transesophageal echocardiography could clarify the mechanism of aortic regurgitation. • Emergency cardiac surgery could be a salvage therapy in severe aortic regurgitation.
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