Open AccessRedo Mitral Valve Replacement for Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis: Single Center Experience
Author(s) -
Jignesh Kothari,
Kartik Patel,
Bhavin Brahmbhatt,
Kinnaresh Baria,
Malkesh Talsaria,
Sanjay Patel,
Sandeep Tailor
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/20209.8913
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , thrombosis , mortality rate , thrombolysis , mitral valve replacement , mitral valve , cardiology , single center , mechanical valve , myocardial infarction
Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis (PVT) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality after valve replacement. Although surgical treatment is usually preferred as life-saving in cases of obstructive PVT, optimal treatment is yet to be decided.