Castellon-Larios Karina, Zuleta-Alarcon Alix, Flores Antolin, Humeidan Michelle, Springer Andrew N, Essandoh Michael
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2014 Jun 24;2(2):2324709614538822. doi: 10.1177/2324709614538822. eCollection 2014 Apr-Jun.
Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is often a result of the accumulation of lipids around the annulus, which can lead to degeneration and calcification of the valve. Multiple risk factors have been associated with the progression of MAC and life-threatening complications such as the early mitral valve annuloplasty dehiscence. Our case describes the different risk factors for annuloplasty dehiscence in a patient with severe MAC, as well as the importance of its early recognition intraoperatively with 3D transesophageal echocardiography.
二尖瓣环钙化(MAC)通常是由于瓣环周围脂质堆积所致,这可导致瓣膜退变和钙化。多种危险因素与MAC的进展以及危及生命的并发症相关,如早期二尖瓣瓣环成形术裂开。我们的病例描述了一名重度MAC患者瓣环成形术裂开的不同危险因素,以及术中通过三维经食管超声心动图早期识别该情况的重要性。