Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis: What we know and what we need to know.

Egbe, Alexander C; Connolly, Heidi M; Schaff, Hartzell V · J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · 2016

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Bioprosthetic valve thrombosis account for 11% of all reoperations for bioprosthetic valve dysfunction, and preoperative diagnosis can be made based on echocardiographic features. Early reoperation can be prevented if BPVT is identified and treated preoperatively.

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