title: Prosthetic thrombosis and pregnancy on warfarin: debate on mechanical mitral valve replacement in sub-Saharan Africa based on a case report.
authors.affiliation: A.O. Ospedale di Circolo di Busto Arsizio, Busto Arsizio, VA, Italy; St. Francis Nsambya Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. Electronic address: francesco.arioli@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Arioli
authors.affiliation: St. Francis Nsambya Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
authors.forename: Paul G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: D'Arbela
authors.affiliation: St. Francis Nsambya Hospital, Kampala, Uganda; San Raffaele Italian Association for Solidarity Among People (AISPO NGO), Kampala, Uganda.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Aloi
authors.affiliation: St. Francis Nsambya Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
authors.forename: Martin M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Nsubuga
authors.affiliation: San Raffaele Scientific Institute and University, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grimaldi
authors.affiliation: San Raffaele Scientific Institute and University, Milan, Italy; Cardiothoracic and Vascular Department, A.O. Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Enrico
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ammirati
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014454:Uganda; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014859:Warfarin
keywords: Africa; Anticoagulation; Pregnancy; Prosthetic valve; Rheumatic heart disease