[Aortic valve replacement presence of anti-Jr(a) antibody]

Kyobu Geka. 2005 Apr;58(4):325-7.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 65-year-old female with a heart murmur developed progressive symptom of chest oppression. She was diagnosed severe aortic valve stenosis with echocardiogram. Antibody screening revealed anti-Jr(a) antibody. Preoperatively, erythropoietin was administered. Over 14 days, a total 1,000 ml of her blood was drawn and stored for autologous transfusion. The aortic valve was replaced with ATS mechanical valve [18 mm advanced performance (AP)]. Following surgery, her stored blood was administered to him. But her HCT was 17% on the 1st postoperative day. Frozen thawed red cells were transferred 7th postoperative day.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / immunology
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery*
  • Blood Group Antigens / immunology*
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Humans
  • Isoantibodies / immunology*

Substances

  • Blood Group Antigens
  • Isoantibodies