title: Management of Prosthetic Thrombosis During Pregnancy: Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach.
abstract: A 40-year-old female of African origin presented in the 32nd week of her second pregnancy with thrombosis of a bileaflet mechanical prosthesis implanted in the mitral position. After an emergency cesarean section, she was successfully treated by means of a multidisciplinary approach.
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Celiento
authors.forename: Maurizio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Levantino
authors.forename: Vito
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cela
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cioni
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Guarracino
authors.forename: Uberto
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Bortolotti
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014463:Ultrasonography