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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2023

Early Biological Valve Failure: Structural Valve Degeneration, Thrombosis, or Endocarditis?

Fabio Fazzari, Andrea Baggiano, Laura Fusini, Sarah Ghulam Ali, Paola Gripari, Daniele Junod, Maria Elisabetta Mancini, Riccardo Maragna, Saima Mushtaq, Gianluca Pontone and 2 more

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. The "floating" valve, a modified bioroot Bentall procedure.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026
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  5. Material Safety of Styrene-Block-Ethylene/Butylene-Block-Styrene Copolymers Used for Cardiac Valves: 6-Month In Vivo Results from a Juvenile Sheep Model.European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery · 2025
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  6. [Structural valve deterioration after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a research update].Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2025
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  7. Subclinical leaflet thrombosis in Ozaki procedure.Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Fabio FazzariDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7156-0636
Andrea BaggianoDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8261-4529
Laura FusiniDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0309-6231
Sarah Ghulam AliDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.
Paola GripariDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.
Daniele JunodDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.
Maria Elisabetta ManciniDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.
Riccardo MaragnaDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.
Saima MushtaqDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.
Gianluca PontoneDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.
Mauro PepiDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2524-6288
Manuela MuratoriDepartment of Perioperative Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Centro Cardiologico Monzino IRCCS, Via Carlo Parea 4, 20138 Milan, Italy.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biological valve failure (BVF) is an inevitable condition that compromises the durability of biological heart valves (BHVs). It stems from various causes, including rejection, thrombosis, and endocarditis, leading to a critical state of valve dysfunction. Echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, cardiac magnetic resonance, and nuclear imaging play pivotal roles in the diagnostic multimodality workup of BVF. By providing a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology of BVF and the diagnostic approaches in different clinical scenarios, this review aims to aid clinicians in their decision-making process. The significance of early detection and appropriate management of BVF cannot be overstated, as these directly impact patients' prognosis and their overall quality of life. Ensuring timely intervention and tailored treatments will not only improve outcomes but also alleviate the burden of this condition on patients' life. By prioritizing comprehensive assessments and adopting the latest advancements in diagnostic technology, medical professionals can significantly enhance their ability to manage BVF effectively.

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biological heart valvesbiological valve failurebioprosthesisendocarditismultimodality imagingrejectionstructural valve degenerationthrombosis

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PMID37685807
PMCPMC10488994

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