Successful thrombolysis of a thrombosed prosthetic mitral valve using a synthetic tissue plasminogen activator: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Prosthetic valve thrombosis is a rare but life-threatening condition that requires careful evaluation and prompt treatment. While surgical intervention remains the gold standard, thrombolytic therapy is now emerging as a potential...

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Main Authors: Al-Fadhli Jamal, Al-Shammari Fahad, Al-Sarraf Nael, Al-Shawaf Emad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/241