PV Loop Changes During Prosthetic Valve Mismatch: Critical Insights and Clinical Impacts

Introduction to Prosthetic Valve Mismatch Prosthetic heart valves save lives, but they are not without complications. One of the most clinically significant issues is prosthetic valve mismatch, a condition where the effective orifice area of a prosthetic valve is too small relative to the patient’s body size or cardiac demands. Among the most informative ways … Read more