Acute obstruction of a mechanical aortic valve in a young woman: case report and review of the literature.
| Τίτλος | Acute obstruction of a mechanical aortic valve in a young woman: case report and review of the literature. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Authors | Roshdy, A., Karapanagiotidis G. T., Sarsam M. A. I., & Fletcher S. N. |
| Journal | Echo Res Pract |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | K1-5 |
| Date Published | 2015 Mar 01 |
| ISSN | 2055-0464 |
| Abstract | UNLABELLED: Acute aortic valve obstruction is a medical and surgical emergency necessitating intensive care unit admission. The differential diagnosis includes thrombosis, pannus formation or vegetations. The diagnosis should be obtained as soon as possible, with possible orientation towards the cause. Different diagnostic modalities exist nowadays. Notably, the transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) offers a diagnosis and a guide for management. Surgical treatment remains of choice despite growing evidence about a benefit of combined thrombolytic and anticoagulation line of management. |
| DOI | 10.1530/ERP-14-0068 |
| Alternate Journal | Echo Res Pract |
| PubMed ID | 26693322 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC4676487 |
