Recurrent obstructive mechanical valve thrombosis in mitral position.
We report a case of 37-year-old woman with recurrent prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT). The patient was evaluated for hypercoagulable state and treated with streptokinase, tissue plasminogen activator and replacement of a bioprosthesis.
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D000328:Adult; D001705:Bioprosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*