Introduction: We present the first experience of sutureless aortic bioprosthesis valve replacement in Trakya
University Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic.
Case report:A 71 year-old female patient with shortness of breath admitted to the cardiology clinic. In physical
examination, there was a 3/6 systolic murmur on aortic area spreading to the neck. In the echocardiography,
severe aortic stenosis and mild aortic insufficiency was found. In coronary angiography, 90% stenosis was found
on proximal portion of left anterior descending coronary artery. Aortic valve replacement and coronary artery
by-pass operation was planned.
Results: The first sutureless aortic valve replacement in Trakya University Hospital was performed successfully
and the patient was discharged from the hospital without any complication.
Other ID | JA82HP92DF |
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Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | September 1, 2014 |
Submission Date | September 1, 2014 |
Published in Issue | Year 2014 Volume: 1 Issue: 2 |