• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.26-32
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• 2016

Aortic valve stenosis is a heart disease prevalent in the elderly characterized by valvular calcification, fibrosis, and inflammation, but its exact pathogenesis remains unclear. Previously, aortic valve stenosis was thought to be caused by chronic passive and degenerative changes associated with aging. However, recent studies have demonstrated that atherosclerotic processes and inflammation can induce valvular calcification and bone deposition, leading to valvular stenosis. In particular, the most abundant cell type in cardiac valves, valvular interstitial cells, can differentiate into myofibroblasts and osteoblast-like cells, leading to valvular calcification and stenosis. Differentiation of valvular interstitial cells can be trigged by inflammatory stimuli from several immune cell types, including macrophages, dendritic cells, T cells, B cells, and mast cells. This review indicates that crosstalk between immune cells and valvular interstitial cells plays an important role in the development of aortic valve stenosis.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.83-86
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• 2004

A 4 year old mixed female dog was presented dyspnea, anorexia and syncope. In blood smear test, a lot of heartworm larvae were observed. In thoracic radiography, "reverse D" shape was observed. So, this case was considered with heartworm disease. In echocardiography, marked left heart hypertrophy was presented. In M-mode view, aortic valvular stenosis was found. After mongrel dog died, aortic valvular stenosis was reconfirmed in necropsy. After all, the dog died of pulmonary edema because of aortic valvular stenosis caused left heart failure.t failure.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.472-476
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• 1994

The incidence of single coronary artery is extremely rare in a review of congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries. This 27-year-old male patient was referred for the evaluation of cardiac condition showing exertional dyspnea[NYHA class II-III] and chest discomfort for about 1 year. A complete catheterization study including angiogram disclosed large single coronary artery arising from left aortic sinus [Ogden classification L-4] associated with bicuspid aortic valvular stenosis and low grade supravalvular aortic stenosis. Calcified stenotic aortic valve was fully removed with caution and the 19mm St. Jude Medical valve was then implanted in the small nortic annulus. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged on 13th postoperative day.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.613-616
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• 2004

전신성 홍반성 낭창은 자가면역질환의 일종으로 피부, 신장 및 심장에 빈번히 침범하는 질환으로 알려져 있으며, 심장에서는 심외막염, 심근염 및 심장 판막 질환을 발생시킬 수 있다. 전신성 홍반성 낭창에서의 심장 판막 질환은 주로 승모판막 및 대동맥 판막 폐쇄부전증인 것으로 알려져 있으며, 대동맥 판막의 협착증이 보고는 극히 적었다. 또한, 판막성 심장 질환이 발생하여도 다른 장기의 손상으로 인하여 수술을 받는 경우는 매우 드물며 국내보고도 확인되지 않았다. 저자들은 전신성 홍반성 낭창으로 받아오던 59세 여자 환자에게서 대동백 판막 협착증이 발생하였으며 이를 수술 치험하였기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.710-714
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• 1987

Over the past 6 years, from July, 1981. through June, 1987., 14 consecutive patient with congenital aortic stenosis underwent corrective surgery in our department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. The patient ranged in age from 1 to 20 years. There were 8 male and 6 female patients. According to the operative findings, stenotic site was valvular stenosis [5 cases], subvalvular stenosis [5 cases], supravalvular stenosis [2 cases], valvular and supra valvular stenosis [1 case]. We have performed valvotomy and commissurotomy [5 cases]. Resection of subvalvular membrane [3 cases], patch enlargement of Ascending aorta [2 cases], LV myotomy [2 cases], valvotomy and excision of membrane [1 case], patch enlargement of ascending aorta and valve ring [1 case]. There was one hospital mortality [7.1%]. He died of C-I bleeding and sepsis on the 25th postoperative day. All survivors showed improvement in NYHA functional class in the 160 patient/month follow up period.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.350-354
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• 1979

The incidence of congenital aortic valvular stenosis has been known rare, and approximately 3-6% of congenital heart diseases. Recently, we experienced 1 case of congenital aortic valvular stenosis, and which was corrected surgically under extracorporeal circulation successfully. A 11 years old male pt. was admitted to N.M.C. because of dyspnea, dizziness, chest pain and episode of syncope. An auscultation, harsh systolic murmur [Gr. IV/VI] was noted at aortic area and also palpable strong thrill. ECG showed LVH c strain pattern and suspicious LVH finding in simple chest P-A film. In Lt. cardiac catheterization, abrupt pressure change [110mmHg] between LV & Aorta was noted across the aortic valve. And aortic insufficiency was absent, well visualized both coronary arteries and suspicious bicuspid aortic valve in aortography. Valve form was bicuspid, large one was noncoronary cusp and another cusp was Rt. & Lt. coronary cusp which was interpositioned rudimentary commissure. Central aortic orifice was about 5ram in diameter. Valvulotomy was done along the fusioned commissure between noncoronary cusp and Rt. & Lt.coronary cusp, and then short incision was added between Rt. coronary cusp & Lt. coronary cusp. Immediate postoperative course smooth but unknown cardiac arrest was noted in POD second day. Complete recovery was done without sequelae by resuscitation. After operation, clinical symptoms were subsided but systolic murmur [Gr. II/VI] was audible at aortic area, diastolic murmur was absent. ECG showed still remained LVH but much decreased R wave voltage in Lt. precordial leads. Simple chest P-A showed no interval changes compared to preop film. Control Lt. heart catheterization revealed still remained pressure gradient [40ramrig] between LV & Aorta. But much decreased pressure gradient compared to preop pressure gradient [110mmHg].

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권11호
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• pp.858-861
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• 2003

대동맥판막질환에 동반된 허혈성 심질환의 원인은 대부분 전신적인 동맥경화의 진행에 따른 것이며, 심한 석회화가 초래된 대동맥판협착증 환자에서 대동맥판막의 일부가 떨어져 나와서 관상동맥 색전증 및 협착을 유발시킨 예는 매우 드물다. 저자들은 흉부압박감을 주소로 내원한 73세 여자 환자에서 심초음파검사와 관상동맥조영술을 시행하여 중증 대동맥판협착증과 우관상동맥의 색전증을 진단하고 대동맥판치환술과 우관상동맥의 색전제거술 및 관상동맥성형술을 시행하였던 예를 치험하였다. 수술 후 우관상동맥 색전의 원인 물질이 대동맥판막으로부터 떨어져 나온 석회성 판막조직으로 판단되었기에 이와 관련된 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제24권10호
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• pp.960-973
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• 2023

The bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital cardiovascular malformation. Patients with BAV are at higher risk of other congenital cardiovascular malformations and valvular dysfunction, including aortic stenosis/regurgitation and infective endocarditis. BAV may also be related to aortic wall abnormalities such as aortic dilatation, aneurysm, and dissection. The morphology of the BAV varies with the presence and position of the raphe and is associated with the type of valvular dysfunction and aortopathy. Therefore, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment at an early stage are essential to prevent complications in patients with BAV. This pictorial essay highlights the characteristics of BAV and its related congenital cardiovascular malformations, valvular dysfunction, aortopathy, and other rare cardiac complications using multimodal imaging.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.368-371
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• 2019

A unicuspid aortic valve is a rare congenital malformation that frequently presents with valvular dysfunction and dilatation or aortic aneurysm, requiring combined aortic valve surgery and aortic repair. Some patients show severe valve calcification extending into the interventricular septum, possibly resulting in damage to the conduction system during debridement for valve replacement. We present a rare case of severe aortic stenosis with a unicommissural unicuspid aortic valve diagnosed by preoperative transesophageal echocardiography in a 36-year-old man. After composite graft replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root, and ascending aorta, a permanent pacemaker was placed because of postoperative complete heart block.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.586-590
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• 1998

배 경: 대동맥판막협착증 환자에서 판막치환후 좌심실심근비후감소의 정도는 치환된 판막의 적절성을 고려하는 중요한 인자로 생각된다. 방 법: 1990년 7월부터 1997년 7월까지 서울중앙병원 흉부외과에서는 심근비후의 감소정도를 분석하기위해 St. Jude 판막을 치환한 대동맥판막협착증 환자 36명(남녀 각각 22명과 14명, 평균나이 54세, 평균체표면적 1.61m2)에서 수술전과 수술후 조기(7.5$\pm$2.1일)와 만기(10.7$\pm$1.8개월)에 심초음파와 심전도를 시행하였다. 사용된 판막에 따라 3개의 군(19, 21 그리고 23이상)으로 나누었다. 결 과: 19 mm 판막군에서의 평균 체표면적(1.48$\pm$0.13)은 타군(1.63$\pm$0.12)에 비해 체표면적이 작았다(p<0.05). 심박출량은 모든 군에서 수술전에 비해 수술만기에 차이가 없었다. 좌심실심근량지수는 21 mm와 23mm이상 판막군에서 수술후 만기에 유의하게 감소하였으나 19 mm 판막군은 유의한 감소를 보여주지 못했다. 심전도상 Scott의 기준에 의한 전위의 크기는 모든 크기의 판막에서 술후 만기에 감소되었다. 결 론: 19 mm 판막군에서는 임상증세의 호전에도 불구하고 좌심실심근비후의 감소가 원할하지 못해 대동맥판륜이 작은 환자에서는 판륜확장술 또는 동종이식판막치환과 같은 대책들이 필요할 것으로 사료된다.