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Rupture of the left ventricle following aortic and mitral valve replacement

We report a case of 66-year old woman who developed rupture of the left ventricle following aortic and mitral valve replacement. The operative procedure was indicated due to multiple rheumatic valve disease. Mitral valve and subvalvular apparatus were heavily calcified. According to classification it was going on type I of the rupture of the left ventricle. Here we discuss types of ventricular ruptures and modalities of managment of this highhly lethal complication.

Aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement, rupture

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