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Vidhyakar Rangasamy Balasubramanian1, Prem Krishna Anandan1, Mohammed Kasim1
1Department of Cardiology, PSG Hospitals, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Mechanical mitral valve thrombosis poses risks. A novel transcatheter thrombectomy using an electrophysiology catheter successfully restored leaflet mobility and stabilized a high-risk patient, offering a potential alternative when surgery or thrombolysis are contraindicated.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
Background:
- Mechanical mitral valve thrombosis is a life-threatening complication.
- Traditional treatments like surgery and thrombolysis carry significant risks.
- Guidelines lack recommendations for alternative interventions in high-risk patients.
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