2015
DOI: 10.1097/mbc.0000000000000215
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Treatment of mechanical valve thrombosis in the right heart

Abstract: Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) is a rare but serious complication of implanted mechanical valves. Intravenous thrombolytic treatment has emerged as an alternative to surgical therapy in the management of patients with stuck valves. As tricuspid valve replacement is a rare venture, the indications for such therapy and appropriate patient selection are evolving. As the type, dose, and route of administration of thrombolytic agents differ, major complications can be seen in the rapid infusion protocols. In pat… Show more

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