Complete embolization of a mechanical aortic valve during trail running-a case report with a lucky ending.
Håvard DalenTorbjørn GravenKatrine H SlagsvoldLars Erik KrogstadLars Mølgaard SaxhaugTomas D TannvikEspen HolteDag Ole NordhaugØystein KarlsenAnders ThorstensenAlexander WahbaAnders M WinnerkvistPublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2022)
We present a case of a late complete embolization of a mechanical aortic valve most likely caused by asymptomatic infective endocarditis. The case illustrates the challenges in follow-up after valvular surgery and highlights the ultimate benefit of a well-functioning pre-hospital to hospital chain.
Keyphrases
- aortic valve
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- transcatheter aortic valve implantation
- aortic valve replacement
- aortic stenosis
- healthcare
- minimally invasive
- acute care
- coronary artery bypass
- heart failure
- coronary artery disease
- atrial fibrillation
- acute coronary syndrome
- electronic health record
- drug induced