title: Thrombotic occlusion of Bjork-Shiley prosthetic aortic valve.
abstract: Thrombotic occlusion of a prosthetic Bjork-Shiley valve is a potentially fatal complication. We present the case of a male, 62 years of age, diagnosed with thrombotic occlusion of prosthetic Bjork-Shiley aortic valve approximately 17 years post implantation. A brief review of the literature focusing on potential risk factors associated with the development of this condition and currently available diagnostic modalities used for evaluation and treatment are presented.
authors.affiliation: Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wisconsin 54449, USA.
authors.forename: Sumeesh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dhawan
authors.forename: Param
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Tahir
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tak
mesh_terms: D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*