Prosthetic valve thrombosis and thrombolysis: a case report and review of the literature.
Prosthetic valve thrombosis is a rare but serious complication of implanted mechanical valves. Thrombolysis has emerged as an alternative to surgical therapy in the management of these patients. The indications for such therapy and appropriate patient selection are evolving. Our report describes management of a patient we encountered with this complication and reviews the current status of thrombolysis in such patients.
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Division of Cardiology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77555-0766, USA.
Ahmad
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D000328:Adult; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D016638:Critical Illness; D005260:Female; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography