An uncommon cause of mechanical prosthetic valve obstruction
Anno:
2025
An 84-years-old man presented to the ED for worsening exertional dyspnoea and fever. Medical history included CKD, hypertension, permanent AF, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic coronary syndrome with mild LV dysfunction. He previously underwent a revascularization with a CABG, an AVR with a 27mm mechanical prosthesis for a severe…