title: A tale of two valves.
abstract: We present two cases involving elevated gradients across mechanical cardiac valves. Provided images show decreased disc mobility and eventual operative findings. A brief discussion underlines the importance of recognizing pannus as a common aetiology for valve dysfunction.
authors: Aurora Cardiovascular Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke' s Medical Centers, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 2801 W. Kinnickinnic River Parkway, #845, Milwaukee, WI 53215, USA.
authors: Vincent P
authors: VP
authors: Keating
authors: Bijoy K
authors: BK
authors: Khandheria
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004452:Echocardiography; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*