An unusual case of bioprosthetic mitral valve thrombosis.
Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis and related embolism are considered extremely unlikely, thus allowing most patients to avoid long-term anticoagulation. There is, however, limited experience in the diagnosis and treatment of such a condition. We present the case of a patient with a porcine mitral bioprosthesis who presented with acute thrombosis with unusual echocardiographic features. A favorable outcome was observed after conventional anticoagulant treatment.
Thomas
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Service of Cardiology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.
Carreras
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F
Borras
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Pons-Lladó
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G
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D004452:Echocardiography; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*
D006493:Heparin