Management of Prosthetic Thrombosis During Pregnancy: Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach

Authors :: Michele, Celiento
Maurizio, Levantino
Vito, Cela
Roberto, Cioni
Fabio, Guarracino
Uberto, Bortolotti
Source :: The Journal of heart valve disease. 24(3)
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: A 40-year-old female of African origin presented in the 32nd week of her second pregnancy with thrombosis of a bileaflet mechanical prosthesis implanted in the mitral position. After an emergency cesarean section, she was successfully treated by means of a multidisciplinary approach.

Subjects :: Adult
Patient Care Team
Reoperation
Cesarean Section
Pregnancy
Heart Valve Prosthesis
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
Humans
Mitral Valve
Female
Thrombosis
Ultrasonography

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