Björk-Shiley mitral valvular dehiscence. Documented by radiography, echocardiography, fluoroscopy, and cineangiography.
This case report presents combined radiographic, echocardiographic, fluoroscopic, and cineangiographic findings of the dehiscence of a Bjork-Shiley mitral prosthetic valve. The valvular dehiscence was confirmed at surgery. A distinct rounding of the opening phase of the valve was recorded on the echocardiogram. Other clinical evidence, documenting the severe valvular dehiscence, is reported in detail. Non-invasive procedures are therefore invaluable in recording prosthetic valvular dysfunction.
D000328:Adult; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002932:Cineangiography; D004452:Echocardiography; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000175:diagnosis*