title: Repair of iatrogenic aortic regurgitation following cardiac catheterization.
abstract: Acute aortic regurgitation (AR) related to left cardiac catheterization is an exceedingly rare complication. Valve repair is the best therapeutic option in case of isolated AR. We report the successful repair of an aortic valve tear following cardiac catheterization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Centre Hospitalier Régional et Universitaire de Lille, Lille, France.
authors.forename: Nadia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bouabdallaoui
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Banfi
authors.forename: Dan Valentin
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Neicu
authors.forename: Francis
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Juthier
authors.forename: Pierre Vladimir
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Ennezat
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male