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Thrombosis of Mechanical Mitral Valve Prosthesis
Author(s) -
Tang Gilbert H.L.,
Rao Vivek,
Siu Samuel,
Butany Jagdish
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of cardiac surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.428
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1540-8191
pISSN - 0886-0440
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2005.200474.x
Subject(s) - medicine , prosthesis , thrombosis , mitral valve , cardiology , mechanical valve , prosthesis design , surgery
Obstruction of mechanical valve prostheses is a rare but potentially lethal complication following valve replacement surgery. Identifying the etiology and differentiation between thrombus, pannus, and vegetation obstructing the valve prosthesis can pose a diagnostic challenge. We report a patient who had an acute cerebral hemorrhage, developed a progressive mass lesion obstructing his mechanical mitral valve, and discuss contemporary diagnostic and management strategies.