Acute thrombosis in mitralic mechanical prosthesis: a case report
2009
Case Report of Acute Thrombosis in a Mechanical Mitral Valve
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Vizzardi Enrico, D'Aloia Antonio, Zanini Gregoriana, Antonioli Elena, Chiari Ermanna, Cas Livio Dei
Primary Institution: Brescia University, Italy
Hypothesis
Can fibrinolysis be an effective treatment for acute thrombosis in mechanical mitral valves?
Conclusion
Fibrinolysis with rTPA was successful in treating a patient with acute thrombosis of a mechanical mitral valve.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of inadequate anticoagulant therapy.
- Transesophageal echocardiography confirmed the presence of a thrombus.
- Fibrinolysis led to a significant reduction in transvalvular gradient.
Takeaway
A man with a blocked heart valve got better after doctors used a special medicine to dissolve the blockage.
Methodology
The patient was treated with fibrinolysis and heparin after diagnosis via echocardiography.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One male patient, 42 years old.
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