Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Recurrent obstructive mechanical valve thrombosis in mitral position.

N Bozuğan, H B Erdoğan, C Keleş

    International Journal of Cardiology
    |June 12, 2001
    PubMed
    Summary

    Recurrent prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) in a 37-year-old woman was managed with thrombolysis and bioprosthetic valve replacement after evaluation for a hypercoagulable state. This case highlights complex PVT management strategies.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Sigmoid volvulus treated by resection and primary anastomosis: urgent and elective conditions as risk factors for postoperative morbidity and mortality.

    European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society·2016
    Same author

    Transient cortical blindness after coronary angiography.

    The Journal of international medical research·2009
    Same author

    Case of Lemierre's syndrome presenting with thyroid abscess.

    European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology·2004
    Same author

    Infected myocardial hydatid cyst imitating left ventricular aneurysm.

    Cardiovascular surgery (London, England)·2003
    Same author

    Paravalvular leakage after mitral valve replacement: is left atrial enlargement an additional indication for reoperation?

    The Journal of heart valve disease·2001
    Same author

    Hydatid cyst of the interventricular septum: an unusual cause of a fixed myocardial perfusion defect.

    Clinical nuclear medicine·2001

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) is a rare but serious complication following cardiac valve replacement surgery.
    • Recurrent PVT poses significant management challenges, necessitating comprehensive evaluation and tailored treatment strategies.

    Observation:

    • A 37-year-old female patient presented with recurrent episodes of prosthetic valve thrombosis.
    • The patient had a history of cardiac valve replacement, details of which are not specified.

    Findings:

    • Diagnostic workup revealed a hypercoagulable state contributing to the recurrent PVT.
    • Treatment involved thrombolytic therapy with streptokinase and tissue plasminogen activator.
    • The patient ultimately underwent successful replacement of the bioprosthetic valve.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of investigating hypercoagulable states in patients with recurrent PVT.
    • Successful management involved a multi-modal approach combining pharmacotherapy and surgical intervention.
    • Further research into optimal anticoagulation and treatment protocols for recurrent PVT is warranted.