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  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Sutureless aortic valve replacement is a valuable technique for aortic valve replacement.
  • Current guidelines lack specific recommendations for postoperative anticoagulation therapy after sutureless aortic valve implantation.
  • Bioprosthetic valvular thrombosis is a known complication, but not previously reported with the Sorin Perceval valve.

Observation:

  • A patient developed valve dysfunction 12 months after receiving a sutureless Sorin Perceval valve.
  • The dysfunction was attributed to bioprosthetic valvular thrombosis.
  • The patient had been undergoing postoperative corticosteroid therapy.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first documented instance of bioprosthetic valvular thrombosis associated with the Sorin Perceval valve.
  • The thrombosis occurred 12 months post-implantation.
  • A potential link between postoperative corticosteroid therapy and the development of thrombosis is suggested.

Implications:

  • This finding highlights a potential risk associated with the Sorin Perceval valve, particularly in patients receiving corticosteroid therapy.
  • Further investigation is warranted to understand the relationship between corticosteroids and bioprosthetic valve thrombosis.
  • Clinical practice may need to consider tailored anticoagulation or monitoring strategies for patients on corticosteroids after receiving this type of valve.