Prosthetic valve thrombosis-case report and literature review.
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.
Kinsara
Abdulhalim Jamaluddeen
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Department of Medicine, King Khalid National Guard Hospital, P.O. Box 4409, 21491, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al-Bogami
Saad
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