title: Prosthetic valve thrombosis-case report and literature review.
abstract: Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) is a dreaded complication of patients with mechanical valves, particularly those in the mitral position. The diagnosis is based on the clinical presentation, supported by echocardiography. As it provides a sustained benefit with low rates of embolization, thrombolyic therapy is a good non-invasive alternative to surgical therapy for carefully selected patients.
authors: Department of Medicine, King Khalid National Guard Hospital, P.O. Box 4409, 21491, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
authors: Abdulhalim Jamaluddeen
authors: AJ
authors: Kinsara
authors: Saad
authors: S
authors: Al-Bogami