Xenograft calcification in Reiter's syndrome

J Heart Valve Dis. 2007 Mar;16(2):159-61.

Abstract

Reiter's syndrome is characterized by multiple joint arthropathy, and can affect the heart. One manifestation of cardiac involvement is aortic insufficiency that may require valve replacement. Herein is reported a case with rapidly progressive and severe calcification of a bovine pericardial prosthesis seven years after implantation, in the setting of Reiter's syndrome. Based on this experience, it is suggested that echocardiographic evaluations be scheduled more frequently than usual if a bioprosthetic rather than mechanical valve is chosen for a patient with Reiter's syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / etiology*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / pathology
  • Arthritis, Reactive / complications*
  • Bioprosthesis / adverse effects
  • Calcinosis / etiology*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / etiology
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Transplantation, Heterologous / adverse effects