Rheumatoid aortic valve prolapse requiring emergency aortic valve replacement.

AUTOR(ES)

Linch, D C

RESUMO

Rapid progression of aortic regurgitation was closely observed in a patient with severe seropositive rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid changes within the aortic valve leaflets resulted in severe prolapse necessitating emergency operation. The postoperative course was satisfactory.

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