| Aortic valve replacement in a patient with alpha-thalassemia. | |
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PMID: 21030927 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cardiac valve disease resulting from elastic tissue defects has been demonstrated in patients with beta-thalassemia; however, valve disorders of patients with alpha-thalassemia have been rarely discussed. We present the case of a patient with alpha-thalassemia and severe aortic regurgitation with left ventricular dysfunction. The patient underwent successful aortic valve replacement with mechanical prosthesis. Histopathology of the excised valve showed elastic tissue disruption and chronic thrombus on the ventricular side. Hypercoagulative states have been observed in patients with alpha-thalassemia as beta-thalassemia; therefore special attention should be taken in perioperative anticoagulation therapy. |
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Authors:
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Tadashi Omoto; Takeo Tedoriya; Yasuyuki Kondo; Hirofumi Izuka; Masaya Oi; Naoko Nagano; Tadamasa Miyauchi; Noboru Ishikawa; Hitoshi Kasegawa |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : official journal of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia Volume: 16 ISSN: 2186-1005 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-29 Completed Date: 2011-04-21 Revised Date: 2012-06-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9703158 Medline TA: Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Country: Japan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 365-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Showa University, Tokyo, Japan. |
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Adult Aortic Valve Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology, surgery* Heart Valve Prosthesis Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation Humans Male Thrombosis Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / etiology alpha-Thalassemia / complications* |
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