Medtronic received information that 6 days post implant of this 22mm mechanical aortic valve, a transesophageal echocardiogram (tee) showed severe aortic regurgitation.Additionally, fluoroscopy and aortogram showed the same along with motion of a single leaflet visualized only, the other leaflet was not freely moving.As a result, the valve was explanted and replaced with another mechanical valve.The mechanical mitral valve also exhibited moderate regurgitation with no plans for intervention.No additional adverse patient effects were reported. .
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