Revisiting echocardiographic features of prosthetic heart valves: the necessity of correct differentiation of mono-leaflet vs. bileaflet mechanical heart valves in a case report

Mechanical heart valve replacement is a standard treatment for severe valvular disorders. The use of mono-leaflet valves has decreased recently. Recognizing the echocardiographic features of mono-leaflet and bileaflet valves is crucial for accurate complication diagnosis and proper management. A 65-...

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Published in:Journal of cardiothoracic surgery 2024-04, Vol.19 (1), p.176-176, Article 176
Main Authors: Larti, Farnoosh, Geraiely, Babak, Asli, Samaneh Hasanpour, Moghadam, Arman Soltani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bileaflet
Cardiac patients
Care and treatment
Case reports
Cinefluoroscopy
Dyspnea
Echocardiography
Heart
Heart valves
Hemodynamics
Implants, Artificial
Mechanical heart valves
Medical care
Mono-leaflet
Prostheses
Prosthesis
Prosthetic valves
Quality management
Surgeons
Thrombosis
Vigilance
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Summary:Mechanical heart valve replacement is a standard treatment for severe valvular disorders. The use of mono-leaflet valves has decreased recently. Recognizing the echocardiographic features of mono-leaflet and bileaflet valves is crucial for accurate complication diagnosis and proper management. A 65-year-old female with mono-leaflet mitral and bileaflet tricuspid valves underwent an echocardiographic assessment. This simple educational case provides a unique opportunity to compare the echocardiographic features of these valves within a single patient. There is a crucial need for clinicians, particularly those in training, to differentiate between mono-leaflet and bileaflet mechanical heart valves adeptly. With mono-leaflet valves decreasing in prevalence, proficiency in recognizing the echocardiographic nuances of each type is imperative. Failure to do so may result in misdiagnoses and inappropriate management. This underscores the significance of continuous education and vigilance in echocardiographic assessments to ensure optimal patient care.
ISSN:1749-8090
1749-8090
DOI:10.1186/s13019-024-02633-x