Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2935109 International Journal of Cardiology 2007 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

Heart valve bioprostheses can undergo early post-implantation changes, including pannus and thrombus, which may be hastened by the presence of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). We report the case of a 21 year-old male who was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and severe aortic insufficiency, and had his aortic valve replaced with a #25 BioPhysio® valve (currently in clinical trials — Edwards Life Sciences, Irvine, CA, USA). His symptoms of congestive heart failure continued to worsen, and he received a Novacor® LVAD (WorldHeart, Oakland, CA, USA), and subsequently, an orthotopic heart transplantation. The relevant pathologies of the heart, BioPhysio® valve (in place for 4.5 months), and Novacor® device are presented.

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