[Echocardiographic documentation of fibrocalcific degenerative changes of a lascia lata valvular prosthesis at the aortic valve].
The echocardiographic features of fibrocalcific degeneration of fascia lata aortic bioprosthesis are presented in two cases. M-Mode and 2D echocardiograms showed increased density and reduced motion of the bioprosthetic leaflets, suggestive of fibrocalcific degeneration. These features were confirmed at surgery. Two-dimensional echocardiography was mostly useful (in one case) in the assessment of morphology and motion of the diseased prosthetic valve.
D000328:Adult; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004452:Echocardiography; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
Documentazione ecocardiografica di alterazioni degenerative fibrocalcifiche delle protesi valvolari di fascia lata in sede aortica.