• CTD and SLE with APS-associated thrombogenesis can lead to RA thrombi formation. • In CTD, a large inferior RA chamber thrombi can cause severe inflow obstruction. • TTE and TEE are essential in defining the hemodynamic impact of CTD and RA thrombi.
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Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-surgical annuloplasty ring is an appealing concept in light of the high mortality associated with reoperation on the tricuspid valve. The clinical necessity of this procedure is derived from a considerable failure rate of tricuspid repairs over time. The presented case demonstrates that transcatheter valve-in-ring is a feasible option for patients with flexible tricuspid ring even in the context of significant ring dehiscence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Esophageal leiomyosarcoma and arteria lusoria represent rare entities in thoracic disease. In the setting of arteria lusoria, careful surgical planning and preoperative imaging is essential.
Presentation Of Case: A 53-year old male presented with a history of cough.
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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