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Case Reports
SAM-systolic anterior motion of the anterior mitral valve leaflet post-surgical mitral valve repair.
- Lynn M Charls.
- Mayo Medical Center, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota 55902, USA.
- Heart Lung. 2003 Nov 1;32(6):402-6.
AbstractSystolic anterior motion (SAM) is a postoperative complication experienced by patients undergoing mitral valve repair. The incidence of SAM after mitral valve repair ranges from 5 to 10%. Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of SAM is imperative to the management of these patients. This article presents the pathophysiology of mitral valve dysfunction to give the practitioner a clear understanding of the dynamics of SAM. This article's main focus is the detection and management of SAM and the most current treatment modalities. A case study is used to illustrate the complex management necessary for the patient with SAM.
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