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A patient with mechanical mitral valve replacement (MVR) avoided anticoagulation for 12 years due to Factor XI deficiency. This case highlights a rare exception to standard anticoagulant therapy after MVR, showing no thromboembolic complications.

Keywords:
AnticoagulationCase reportFactor X deficiencyValve replacement

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  • Hematology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Mechanical valve replacement necessitates lifelong anticoagulation to prevent thromboembolism.
  • Current literature lacks extensive documentation of mechanical valve replacement performed without anticoagulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a unique case of a patient with mechanical mitral valve replacement (MVR) who successfully avoided anticoagulation therapy.
  • To explore the implications of coagulation factor deficiency in managing anticoagulation post-MVR.

Main Methods:

  • A 75-year-old female patient underwent MVR in June 2007.
  • The patient discontinued warfarin due to overdose and remained without anticoagulation for over 12 years.
  • Clinical follow-up assessed for valve thrombosis and thromboembolic events.

Main Results:

  • The patient remained asymptomatic and free from mechanical valve complications for over a decade without anticoagulation.
  • No evidence of valve thrombosis or thromboembolic events was observed during the follow-up period.

Conclusions:

  • Factor XI deficiency in this patient likely obviated the need for anticoagulation post-MVR.
  • This case represents a rare instance of successful long-term management of mechanical valve replacement without anticoagulant therapy, suggesting potential for individualized treatment strategies.