Left Ventricular Rupture Immediately after Mitral Valve Replacement: A case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
;
: 363-365, 2008.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-151678
ABSTRACT
Rupture of the left ventricle is a dreadful complication after mitral valve replacement.It is infrequent but potentially lethal. We have experienced a case of sudden hemorrhagic shock immediately after arriving at intensive care unit postoperatively and revealed left ventricle rupture on resternotomy.The possible mechanism and surgical maneuver are reviewed and the preventive measures in aspect of anesthetic management are discussed.
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Main subject:
Rupture
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Shock, Hemorrhagic
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Heart Ventricles
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Intensive Care Units
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Mitral Valve
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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