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We report a case of spontaneous mechanical papillary muscle rupture. In theory, the papillary muscle works as a shock absorber that compensates for geometric changes of left ventricular wall. We… Click to show full abstract
We report a case of spontaneous mechanical papillary muscle rupture. In theory, the papillary muscle works as a shock absorber that compensates for geometric changes of left ventricular wall. We believe that the aetiology of papillary muscle rupture, in this case, is linked to the physical and mechanical strains exerted on the papillary. We performed a mitral valve repair with excellent short- and long-term results.
Keywords:
valve repair;
papillary muscle;
rupture;
muscle;
mitral valve;
spontaneous mechanical
Journal Title: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Year Published: 2018
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