Mitral valve prolapse associated with severe pulmonary hypertension: a case report
Tago, K.; Ishikawa, S.; Satoh, Y.; Ohtaki, A.; Sakata, K.; Takahashi, T.; Suzuki, M.; Koyano, T.; Kunimoto, F.; Morishita, Y.
Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 50(9): 789-791
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252 PMID: 9259143 Document Number: 482193
Severe (110/50 mmHg) pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to mitral valve prolapse is rare. We reported herein severe PH secondary to mitral valve prolapse in a 65-year-old female. The patient underwent mitral valve replacement and tricuspid annuloplasty. The pulmonary artery pressure after the operation decreased to 69/20 mmHg. Prostagrandin E1 was effective for residual PH compared with nicardipine hydrochloride.