Mitral Valve Annuloplasty Ring Dehiscence Diagnosed Intraoperative With Real-Time 3D Transesophageal Echocardiogram. (24th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Castellon-Larios, Karina; Zuleta-Alarcon, Alix; Flores, Antolin; Humeidan, Michelle; Springer, Andrew N.; Essandoh, Michael
• Is Part Of: Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports. Volume 2:Number 2(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-06-24
• Subjects: mitral valve calcification -- annuloplasty ring dehiscence -- 3D echocardiography; Internal medicine -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Periodicals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1177/2324709614538822
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2324-7096

Abstract

Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is often a result of the accumulation of lipids around the annulus, which can lead to degeneration and calcification of the valve. Multiple risk factors have been associated with the progression of MAC and life-threatening complications such as the early mitral valve annuloplasty dehiscence. Our case describes the different risk factors for annuloplasty dehiscence in a patient with severe MAC, as well as the importance of its early recognition intraoperatively with 3D transesophageal echocardiography.