Fatty Infiltration of an Aortic Valve

Adipose tissue is a normal constituent of the heart, but not a normal anatomic finding of cardiac valves. Fatty infiltration of the aortic valve is rare, with unknown significance on valve function. We report a case of fatty infiltration and replacement of the spongiosa layer in an incompetent aorti...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Annals of thoracic surgery 2013-08, Vol.96 (2), p.697-699
Hauptverfasser:	Meredith, Graham T., MBBS, Ramponi, Fabio, MD, Scurry, James P., MBBS, Singh, Taranpreet, MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adipose Tissue - pathology Aged, 80 and over Aortic Valve - pathology Aortic Valve Insufficiency - pathology Cardiothoracic Surgery Female Humans Surgery
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