Early acute thrombosis of bioprosthetic mitral valve presenting with cardiogenic shock.
Early thrombosis of bioprosthetic mitral valves is an extremely rare occurrence. We present an unusual case of a patient with polycythemia presenting with cardiogenic shock, secondary to acute thrombosis of a bioprosthetic mitral valve which was placed 14 months prior to presentation. Our report also reviews predisposing factors and treatment options for bioprosthetic mitral valve thrombosis.
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. athtsiouris@hotmail.com
Athanasios
A
Tsiouris
Hassan
H
Nemeh
Jamil
J
Borgi
D000368:Aged; D001705:Bioprosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000209:etiology*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis