“Double-Parachute” Mitral Valve
A 38-year-old asymptomatic man was referred by his general practitioner for a 3/6 systolic heart murmur, which was detected during a routine consultation. Echocardiography revealed a parachute mitral valve associated with a parachute-like membrane, causing significant subaortic obstruction that was...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | JACC. Case reports 2020-02, Vol.2 (2), p.261-265 |
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| Zusammenfassung: | A 38-year-old asymptomatic man was referred by his general practitioner for a 3/6 systolic heart murmur, which was detected during a routine consultation. Echocardiography revealed a parachute mitral valve associated with a parachute-like membrane, causing significant subaortic obstruction that was eventually surgically resected with an excellent postoperative outcome. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
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A 38-year-old asymptomatic man was referred by his general practitioner for a 3/6 systolic heart murmur, which was detected during a routine… |
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| ISSN: | 2666-0849 2666-0849 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jaccas.2019.11.032 |