Novel use of the ACCUNET embolic protection system during mechanical thombolysis of a prosthetic aortic valve.
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.
Shavelle
David M
DM
Division of Cardiology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1000 W. Carson Street, Torrance, CA, 90509, USA. dshavelle@hotmail.com.
Salami
Ali
A
Burstein
Steve
S
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