[Intravascular hemolysis after multiple valvular replacement procedures--a case report].
A case of an intravascular hemolysis after multiple aortic and mitral valves replacement is described. Hemolysis was observed after second and third operation of mitral valve prosthesis due to prosthesis dysfunction -- paravalvular leak. We discuss the possibilities of treatment, difficulties in decision making in a patient who is in good condition but hemolysis is clinically significant, not amenable to conventional treatment and there is an increased risk of another operation.
Batogowski
Marek
M
Klinika Wad Nabytych Serca, Instytut Kardiologii, Warszawa.
Religa
Zbigniew
Z
Orłowska-Baranowska
Ewa
E
Stepińska
Janina
J
D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000637:transplantation*; D001705:Bioprosthesis; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006461:Hemolysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000637:transplantation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome