title: A simple method to prevent calcium embolization during aortic valve surgery.
abstract: Calcium embolization is a potential complication of aortic valve surgery Handling and debridement of calcified structures may lead to dislodgment of particles, which can fall into the left ventricular chamber With restoration of the heartbeat, these particles are ejected into the systemic circulation, with subsequent peripheral or coronary embolism. We have developed a simple and safe method to prevent this condition; in our practice, we have found this method to be very effective.
authors.affiliation: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Department, University Hospital, Siena, Italy.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Neri
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Toscano
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Frati
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Capannini
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bizzarri
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sassi
mesh_terms: D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002118:Calcium; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D002118:Calcium