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Coronary artery embolism complicating heart valve surgery: role of mechanical thrombectomy
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An 82 year old woman underwent mitral valve annuloplasty and aortic valve replacement with a bioprosthesis. Sudden pronounced ST elevation was recorded on cardiac monitor while she was still intubated and sedated within 24 hours of the operation. Preoperative coronary angiogram …