Abstract
A central coaptation stitch (Park's stitch) is a simple surgical option in the management of aortic insufficiency in patients with left ventricular assist devices. We describe a 66-year-old male with aortic insufficiency and a bicuspid aortic valve undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation. His aortic insufficiency was successfully addressed with a Park's stitch.
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MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aortic Valve / abnormalities*
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Aortic Valve / surgery
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / therapy
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Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
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Heart Valve Diseases / complications
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Heart Valve Diseases / surgery*
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Heart Valve Diseases / therapy
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Heart Ventricles*
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Heart-Assist Devices*
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Humans
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Male
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Treatment Outcome