Prosthetic valve thrombosis: keeping the valve ticking

Prosthetic valve thrombosis is a serious acute complication of mechanical valvular replacement, with significant mortality and morbidity. This case highlights the key diagnostic features and the role of thrombolysis in treatment.

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Published in:BMJ Case Reports 2012, Vol.2012
Main Authors: Jamil, Haqeel A, Hesketh, Christopher, Stevenson, Robert N
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Prosthetic valve thrombosis is a serious acute complication of mechanical valvular replacement, with significant mortality and morbidity. This case highlights the key diagnostic features and the role of thrombolysis in treatment.
ISSN:1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-02-2012-5887