3.4 Prosthetic Valves

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3.4 Prosthetic Valves
Adult Echocardiography Exam Prep

3.4 Prosthetic Valves

Compare mechanical and bioprosthetic valves and evaluate gradients, effective orifice area, obstruction, regurgitation, thrombosis, and patient–prosthesis mismatch.

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Start with prosthesis type, position, and expected normal hemodynamics before looking for dysfunction. Distinguish obstruction, regurgitation, thrombosis, degeneration, and patient–prosthesis mismatch.

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