When aortic regurgitation is not what it seems

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A 59-year-old man with previous mechanical Bentall surgery developed progressive LV dysfunction. TEE showed unexpectedly severe aortic regurgitation despite normal prosthetic valve motion and gradients.

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Authors

García García M^_.1, Gheorghe Bocioc L. L.¹, Calle Pérez G.¹, Bolea Ramos P.¹, Lara Palomo A.¹, Zayas Ruedas R.¹, Cañadas Pruaño D.¹, Gutiérrez Barrios A.¹, Ruiz Villar A.¹, Mariscal Vázquez S.¹, González Armayones M.¹

1. Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, SPAIN