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Prolonged survival with a thrombotically occluded tricuspid valve prosthesis.

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|November 1, 1986

Summary

Thrombosis of a Björk-Shiley tricuspid valve prosthesis can be insidious. Loss of audible valve clicks may indicate malfunction, necessitating prompt diagnosis and intervention.

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Background:

Tricuspid valve replacement using Björk-Shiley prostheses has been performed.
Prosthetic valve malfunction can occur, necessitating reoperation.
Insidious presentation of prosthetic valve thrombosis can delay diagnosis.