Leaflet thrombosis after valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a case series.
Dincer AktuerkSaeed MirsadraeeCesare QuartoSimon DaviesAlison DuncanPublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2020)
Leaflet thrombosis after ViV-TAVI is an important cause of THV degeneration and may present subclinically. Imaging modalities such as serial transthoracic echocardiograms and multidetector computerized tomography aid diagnosis and guide management. Patient-individualized risk- vs. -benefit prophylactic post-procedural oral anticoagulation may be indicated.
Keyphrases
- aortic valve
- transcatheter aortic valve implantation
- aortic stenosis
- aortic valve replacement
- transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- pulmonary embolism
- mitral valve
- computed tomography
- high resolution
- case report
- atrial fibrillation
- venous thromboembolism
- coronary artery disease
- clinical decision support
- heart failure
- left ventricular
- mass spectrometry