Open AccessA tale of two valves
Author(s) -
Vincent P. Keating,
Bijoy K. Khandheria
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
european heart journal - cardiovascular imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.576
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 2047-2412
pISSN - 2047-2404
DOI - 10.1093/ejechocard/jer223
Subject(s) - pannus , etiology , cardiac valve , medicine , cardiology , rheumatoid arthritis
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.
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