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Document Details : Title: Haemolysis and acute renal failure after mitral valve repair Author(s): E. Viaene , P. Schroeyers , K. Dujardin Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 68 Issue: 2 Date: 2013 Pages: 189-191 DOI: 10.2143/AC.68.2.2967277 Abstract : We present a case of severe haemolysis and acute renal failure 5 weeks following mitral valve repair of mitral valve prolapse. Intravascular haemolysis in this patient was caused by fragmentation of a mitral regurgitant jet due to residual prolapse and partial dehiscence of the mitral valve repair ring. Urgent redo mitral valve repair was successful in resolving the mitral regurgitation and haemolysis, but renal function parameters could not be restored to normal values. |
