Early thrombosis of an aortic St. Jude valve in spite of effective anticoagulant treatment.
A case of early thrombosis of a St. Jude Medical valve in aortic position in a patient under full anticoagulant treatment is presented. Possible etiologic factors are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001021:Aortic Valve; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
D000925:Anticoagulants