Abstract
Pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa, though rare, can occur after aortic valve replacement. We report an asymptomatic patient who developed this unusual complication and describe the use of transesophageal and 3-dimensional echocardiography to help confirm the diagnosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 361-364 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Ultrasound |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aortic valve replacement
- Echocardiography
- Mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa
- Pseudoaneurysm
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging