Presentation
Cough.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pulmonary valve prosthesis
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Sternotomy and pulmonary valve replacement.
Heart size upper limit of normal. Lungs clear. Normal mediastinal contours.
Case Discussion
One of the less common cardiac valve replacements - it is worth being aware of its typical position and appearance.
Aortic and mitral valve replacements make up the vast majority of prosthetic cardiac valves.