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Eunjung Choi1, Katelyn Uribe2, Esra Gucuk Ipek3
1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
A pregnant woman had mechanical tricuspid valve thrombosis, a serious condition where blood clots form on a prosthetic valve. Multimodality imaging revealed the valve was malfunctioning, with both leaflets stuck open.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Mechanical tricuspid valve thrombosis poses significant risks during pregnancy.
- Preconception counseling is crucial for optimizing outcomes in pregnant patients with cardiac devices.
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