Effectiveness of alteplase infusion for the management of prosthetic mitral valve thrombosis in paediatric age group and proposed algorithm.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122001652
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The incidence of prosthetic valve implantation is increasing in the paediatric population. Prosthetic valve thrombosis leading to obstruction could potentially be a life-threatening complication. There is a debate regarding optimal management of this complication,… read more here.
Keywords: alteplase; prosthetic mitral; valve; mitral valve ... See more keywords
Partial Prosthetic Mitral Valve Dehiscence: Transapical Percutaneous Closure
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DOI: 10.5935/abc.20180028
Abstract: DOI: 10.5935/abc.20180028 An 80-year-old woman with a history of mitral and aortic prosthesis replacement with biological prostheses due to endocarditis presented worsening dyspnea. A transthoracic echocardiogram demonstrated a paravalvular regurgitation between the left ventricle and… read more here.
Keywords: dehiscence transapical; closure; valve dehiscence; mitral valve ... See more keywords