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Heyde syndrome treated by conventional aortic valve replacement
Garcia, Leonardo Rufino; Garzesi, André Monti; Tripoli, Guilherme; Campos, Nelson Leonardo Kerdahi Leite de; Martins, Antonio Sérgio; Felicio, Marcello Laneza.
  • Garcia, Leonardo Rufino; Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. Hospital das Clínicas. Botucatu. BR
  • Garzesi, André Monti; Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. Hospital das Clínicas. Botucatu. BR
  • Tripoli, Guilherme; Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. Hospital das Clínicas. Botucatu. BR
  • Campos, Nelson Leonardo Kerdahi Leite de; Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. Hospital das Clínicas. Botucatu. BR
  • Martins, Antonio Sérgio; Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. Hospital das Clínicas. Botucatu. BR
  • Felicio, Marcello Laneza; Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. Hospital das Clínicas. Botucatu. BR
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc ; 34(5): 630-632, Sept.-Oct. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1042050
ABSTRACT
Abstract Heyde syndrome manifests as aortic stenosis associated with gastrointestinal bleeding. We describe the case of a 64-year-old man who came to the emergency room due to acute heart failure and intermittent gastrointestinal bleeding. Treatment involves initial correction of anemia and heart failure followed by aortic valve replacement. The prosthesis used depends on the characteristics of each patient and valve replacement allows the resolution of bleeding in most cases. Gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with aortic stenosis is associated with severity of the valve obstruction. A mechanical prosthesis was used with no recurrent bleeding even with the need for lifelong anticoagulation therapy.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aortic Valve Stenosis / Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc Journal subject: Cardiology / General Surgery Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Aortic Valve Stenosis / Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc Journal subject: Cardiology / General Surgery Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR