Thrombosed prosthetic valve in tricuspid position. Successful therapy with intravenous streptokinase.
The successful use of streptokinase therapy in a child with chronic thrombosis of a prosthetic valve (Carbomedics) in the tricuspid position is presented.
Mehan
V K
VK
Department of Cardiology, K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Bombay, India.
Dalvi
B V
BV
Kale
P A
PA
D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D014261:Tricuspid Valve
D013300:Streptokinase