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Thrombolysis for Cardiogenic Shock Secondary to Aortic Bioprosthetic Valve-in-Valve Thrombosis
Jian Chu1, Nikitaa Nath1, Steve Attanasio2
1Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, USA.
Abstract:
Valvular obstruction and thromboembolism are feared complications of bioprosthetic valve thrombosis. We describe the case of an 81-year-old man with a prior aortic valve-in-valve bioprosthesis who presented in cardiogenic shock, requiring mechanical circulatory support. He was found to have acute bioprosthetic valve thrombosis and was treated with systemic thrombolysis. This case highlights the overall uncertainty regarding the optimal treatment of acute bioprosthetic valve thrombosis. Society guidelines and the current evidence behind prophylaxis and treatment are reviewed. Although the data remain sparse, systemic thrombolysis may be an effective strategy in critically ill patients who are poor surgical candidates.
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