학술논문
Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) for degenerated mitral valve bioprosthesis - A case series
Document Type
article
Source
IHJ Cardiovascular Case Reports, Vol 7, Iss 2, Pp 68-71 (2023)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2468-600X
Abstract
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the leading cause of heart valve disease worldwide. In aging population, the incidence of mitral regurgitation (MR) has gradually surpassed that of aortic valve stenosis. We present a report of 5 cases,with history of rheumatic heart disease and old malfunction bioprosthetic valve, presenting with dyspnea, poor ejection fraction.Investigations revealed severe mitral stenosis and regurgitation. TMVR (trans catheter mitral valve replacement) was done with successful outcome.