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  • Title: Two cases of catastrophic deterioration and multiple leaflet detachment in Trifecta valves.
    Author: Imai N, Kaminishi Y, Tsukada T, Osaka M, Sakamoto H, Mathis BJ, Suzuki Y, Hiramatsu Y.
    Journal: Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg; 2022 Mar; 70(3):292-294. PubMed ID: 35038125.
    Abstract:
    Reports of early and catastrophic acute structural valve deterioration (SVD) in Trifecta valve (Abbott, St Paul, MN, USA) with multiple leaflet detachment are rare. We encountered two cases of early SVD in Trifecta valve with tears on two leaflets. Both cases presented with acute heart failure because of aortic insufficiency, and underwent redo aortic valve replacement; one patient died due to multiple organ failure caused by cardiogenic shock. Durability issues with the Trifecta valves; thus, necessitates long-term vigilance in aortic replacement patients.
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