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8j-1. Aortic Valve Replacement.

A. PA chest radiograph demonstrating a prosthetic aortic valve ring. This patient had mixed aortic valve disease (severe aortic regurgitation and stenosis)  secondary to rheumatic fever requiring valve replacememt. There was a significant reduction in left ventricular dimension following placement of a competent valve.