Abstract
A patient developed severe hemolytic anemia one yr after insertion of a cloth covered aortic valve prosthesis (Starr Edwards No. 2320). The cloth over the 3 struts was disrupted but showed coverage with mostly organized collagen. Hemolysis stopped after replacement with a porcine heterograft. Fabric wear seems to augment the hemolysis in patients with cloth covered artificial valves.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 486-487 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | CHEST |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1975 |