title: Novel use of the ACCUNET embolic protection system during mechanical thombolysis of a prosthetic aortic valve.
abstract: We present a case of a thrombosed prosthetic aortic valve that failed to respond to high dose intravenous heparin therapy. Thrombolytic therapy was contraindicated because of recent surgery. The valve was effectively treated by mechanical thrombolysis following the deployment of bilateral ACCUNET Embolic Protection Systems.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 W. Carson Street, Torrance, CA, 90509, USA. dshavelle@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Shavelle
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salami
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Burstein
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001021:Aortic Valve; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D004617:Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome