J Cardiothorac Surg
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J Cardiothorac Surg · Mar 2017
Case ReportsA rare case report of early bioprosthetic valve thrombosis presenting with acute heart failure salvaged by thrombectomy.
Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis is previously considered as an extremely rare complication which hasn't been systemically recognized and understood. ⋯ Our study reviews predisposing factors, typical echocardiographic features and treatment for bioprosthetic valve thrombosis and it should be considered as a reason for bioprosthetic malfunction. A combination of clinical and echocardiographic features can help for diagnosis preoperatively. In some certain circumstances, early reoperation can be avoided if anticoagulant therapy works.