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Denise Mourad1, Sachin Singh1, Fahd Mohamed2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Central Michigan University, 1015 S. Washington Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48601, USA.
Background:
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) thrombosis is a known complication, but its association with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors has not been previously reported.
Case Summary:
A 69-year-old male with previous TAVR developed new-onset prosthetic valve dysfunction after receiving bevacizumab for age-related macular degeneration. Echocardiography revealed moderate aortic stenosis with significantly elevated gradients compared to baseline. Following discontinuation of bevacizumab and initiation of systemic anticoagulation, valve function normalized at three-month follow-up.
Discussion:
This first reported case of TAVR thrombosis potentially linked to bevacizumab therapy demonstrates a temporal relationship between drug administration and valve dysfunction, with subsequent resolution upon drug discontinuation and anticoagulation. Clinicians should be aware of potential thrombotic complications when prescribing bevacizumab to patients with bioprosthetic valves and maintain regular echocardiographic surveillance. Prompt anticoagulation and medication adjustment may reverse valve dysfunction. Further studies are needed to determine a causal relationship between TAVR thrombosis and VEGF inhibitors.
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