Late-Onset Bioprosthetic Mitral Valve Thrombosis, Presenting with Significant Obstruction and Acute Heart Failure
Introduction
Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis (BPVT) has an incidence ranging from 0.5% to 6%. However, it is most likely underreported given the technical limitations of 2D transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and the unawareness of the condition.
Our study presents a case report of a middle-aged male who was admitted with acute heart failure and was diagnosed with BPVT. Recognition of the condition and prompt institution of parenteral anticoagulation allowed for the restoration of the normal functioning of the biological valve, avoiding invasive strategies.
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