Windsock mitral valve after prior aortic valve endocarditis
2024
Windsock Mitral Valve After Aortic Valve Endocarditis
Sample size: 1
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Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Kang Augustine W., Wang Hanjay, Libert Diane M., Berry Gerald J., Boyd Jack H.
Primary Institution: Stanford University
Conclusion
This case report provides a clear example of a windsock mitral valve developing after incompletely treated aortic valve endocarditis.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed severe aortic regurgitation after a dental procedure.
- Imaging studies revealed severe eccentric mitral regurgitation and an aneurysmal anterior mitral valve leaflet.
- Intraoperative assessment confirmed the presence of a windsock deformity.
Takeaway
A windsock mitral valve is a rare problem that can happen after a heart valve infection if it's not treated completely.
Methodology
The case was illustrated through radiographic, intraoperative, and histopathologic images.
Participant Demographics
A 44-year-old male patient.
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