| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2874272 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Women and younger patients are at higher risk for pannus development. When acute dysfunction by pannus is suspected in a mechanical aortic valve, an immediate echocardiogram and an emergency aortic valve replacement should be carried out because of the potential of a fatal outcome.
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Authors
Vegard Skalstad MD, Knut Sverre MD, PhD, Nicola MD, PhD, Einar Skulstad MD, PhD, Leidulf MD, PhD, Rune MD, PhD,