Abstract
We present a case of severe hemolysis following a mitral valve repair, which was successfully treated by removing the annuloplasty ring. The etiology of the hemolysis appeared to be a small regurgitant jet at the level of the annuloplasty ring.
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MeSH terms
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Aged
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Female
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Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
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Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
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Hemolysis*
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Humans
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Mitral Valve / surgery*
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Mitral Valve Annuloplasty*
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Postoperative Complications / etiology*
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Postoperative Complications / surgery*
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Prosthesis Failure / etiology*
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Treatment Outcome