Introduction: Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) is indicated in case of degenerated bioprosthesis in high-risk patients. However, durability of these valves still represents an important issue. Methods: Early severe structural valve deterioration of a mitral porcine surgical bioprosthesis and of a subsequent bovine TMVR, both at 4 years follow-up, is here presented. Results: Gross, histopathologic, and X-ray examination revealed massive calcification of both devices and fibrous tissue overgrowth involving the TMVR stent. Conclusions: Careful clinical evaluation and strict follow-up are mandatory to identify early signs of dysfunction and to intervene in a timely manner.
Clinicopathological insights from early structural valve deterioration of a surgical and transcatheter valve-in-valve mitral bioprotheses
Tessari C.;Della Barbera M.;D'Onofrio A.;Gerosa G.;Basso C.
2021
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Introduction: Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) is indicated in case of degenerated bioprosthesis in high-risk patients. However, durability of these valves still represents an important issue. Methods: Early severe structural valve deterioration of a mitral porcine surgical bioprosthesis and of a subsequent bovine TMVR, both at 4 years follow-up, is here presented. Results: Gross, histopathologic, and X-ray examination revealed massive calcification of both devices and fibrous tissue overgrowth involving the TMVR stent. Conclusions: Careful clinical evaluation and strict follow-up are mandatory to identify early signs of dysfunction and to intervene in a timely manner.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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