Paravalvular regurgitation: a rare complication following valve replacement surgery.
Paravalvular regurgitation is an uncommon but important complication, usually following valve replacement surgery. Early recognition and management are important for reoperations are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Presently, little data are available on this topic. The authors review the subject.
Safi
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Department of Medicine, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York 11201, USA.
Kwan
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Afflu
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Al Kamme
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Salciccioli
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D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011665:Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014262:Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy