3.4 Prosthetic Valves
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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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42:13 lessonStart 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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