Presentation
Prior cardiac valve surgery. Shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Mitral valve replacement
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Mitral valve replacement.
Mild cardiomegaly.
Upper lobe venous distension in keeping with pulmonary venous hypertension.
Case Discussion
These are the typical appearances of a metallic mitral valve replacement.
The left paramedian position, relatively large diameter valve and orientation of the valve are all consistent with a mitral valve.