Bioprosthetic aortic valve changes late after insertion of a left ventricular assist device.

Bioprosthetic aortic valve changes late after insertion of a left ventricular assist device. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2013 Jan;26(1):45-6 Authors: Khvilivitzky K, Gonzalez-Stawinski GV Abstract A 60-year-old man had his aortic valve replaced and a HeartMate II ventricular assist device (VAD) inserted; 18 months later, he received a heart transplant. The explanted heart had a grossly fibrotic appearance on the ventricular side, with scar tissue extending onto the cusps. VAD therapy can lead to both acute and chronic changes in the valves, which may be clinically significant. PMID: 23382613 [PubMed]

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Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 1, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Khvilivitzky K, Gonzalez-Stawinski GV Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research