Potential Rheumatological Heart Disease Causing Triple Valve Replacement: A Case Report

  • Kunal Karmilkar VCOM-Louisiana, Medical Student, 4408 Bon Aire Dr, Monroe, LA 71203, United States
  • Larissa Collier Associate Professor of Anatomy, Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1003 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, United States
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61797/ijcsav.v4i2.254
Keywords: Rheumatic heart disease, Triple valve replacement, Cadaver dissection, Case report, Donor

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Mechanical valves were identified in the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves of an 88-year-old donor. The presence of these valves along with the donor's past medical history and body habitus indicate a triple valve replacement surgery was performed.

CASE PRESENTATION: Here we describe our 88-year-old donor’s body habitus during routine anatomical dissection. 

DISCUSSION: Evidence of a rare triple valve surgery is discussed along with how this type of case report acts as a useful exercise contributing towards medical student education.

CONCLUSION: A rare triple valve replacement appears to have been performed on our donor.

Published
2023-09-07
Issue
Vol 4 No 2 (2023): Int J Cadaver Stud Ant Var
Section
Articles

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