Fusion of prosthetic valve during left heart bypass

J. L. Myers, A. Bull, D. G. Kastl, W. S. Pierce

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Abstract

We recently utilized a left ventricular assist device in a patient who could not be separated from cardiopulmonary bypass after aortic and mitral valve replacement. The nonfunctioning pericardial aortic valve became completely occluded owing to a fibrinous fusion of the valve leaflets during the 8-day period of assist pumping. A second operation was required to open the fused valve leaflets. This experience suggests that special care should be taken in selecting an aortic valve prosthesis in a patient who may require the left ventricular assist device in order to be separated from cardiopulmonary bypass.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)263-267
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume82
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1981

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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