Fatal obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract caused by low-profile bioprostheses in the mitral valve position.
1993
Two cases of fatal left ventricular outflow tract obstruction following mitral valve replacement with low-profile bioprostheses are described. This unfortunate experience shows that correct orientation of the prosthesis is mandatory also when using low-profile bioprosthetic valves to avoid this complication, particularly in patients with a small left ventricular cavity.
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