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Arq. bras. cardiol
; Arq. bras. cardiol;79(5): 544-549, nov. 2002. ilus
Article
in Portuguese, English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-325525
ABSTRACT
Rupture of the left ventricle following mitral valve replacement is a catastrophic complication with deadly consequences. We report here the case of a 75-year-old man who underwent elective mitral valve replacement for severe mitral regurgitation. Delayed type 1 rupture of the left ventricle developed 3 hours postoperatively in the intensive care unit. A salvaging maneuver was used, which gained time, allowing reoperation and successful intraventricular repair