Severe Malfunction Of Mechanical Valve, Other Direct Trauma

Your Path

  • Severe malfunction of mechanical valve, other direct trauma

Etiology

  • Malfunctioning mechanical valve, leading to excessive RBC shearing/trauma
  • Pra- valvular leak
  • Ventricular assist device or other mechanical circulatory support

Symptoms

  • Accompanied by symptoms of chf/other to suggest valve not opening/closing normally
  • In contrast, a normally functioning prostheses cause low level, asymptomatic hemolysis

Physical Exam Findings

  • Sometimes findings of heart failure: rales, elevated JVP, edema
  • Murmur associated with regurgitant or stenotic valve or para-valvular area

Tests